Local News
LatestWrangell Assembly approves 40-year tidelands lease with American Cruise Lines
by Colette Czarnecki | Jan 23, 2026
The City and Borough of Wrangell arranged an agreement with American Cruise Lines. This marks the latest chapter in a long-running local conversation about how cruise tourism fits into the community’s waterfront and economy.
Unanimous vote creates new librarian and media literacy role in district
by Colette Czarnecki | Jan 21, 2026
The Wrangell School Board voted unanimously Monday [Jan. 19] to open a new K-12 certified librarian position that will also focus on media and literacy instruction, but some say the district should adjust existing roles instead of creating a new one.
Southeast News
LatestADF&G predicts Unuk River king runs will fall short of 2026 escapement goals
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jan 23, 2026
A king salmon is displayed outside a fish processor in downtown Petersburg in 2019. (Photo by...
Police investigating unattended death in Sitka
by KCAW Sitka | Jan 22, 2026
The Sitka Police Department is investigating the death of a 67-year-old woman.Police say on Wednesday (1-21-26), individuals came to police to report that they found a friend unresponsive in her apartment. According to a press...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Coach Cody Angerman on this season’s Wrangell Wolves basketball team
by Colette Czarnecki | Jan 20, 2026
Episode 82: Basketball season is in full swing now here in Wrangell. Over the last couple weekends, the Wrangell Wolves played against Haines and Petersburg, ending each game with not the desired score. Coach Cody Angerman spoke with KSTK's news director Colette Czarnecki about this season so far, how the team needs to grow and what effort looks like. He said it's not always about winning, it's also about paying attention, being respectful and trying their best both on and off the court.
Talk on the Rock: Valerie Stimac Bailey on her travel blog Valerie & Valise
by Colette Czarnecki | Jan 14, 2026
Episode 81: Travel blogger Valerie Stimac Bailey grew up in Alaska and just 12 years ago began her blog. Now known as Valerie & Valise, she gives travel recommendations, like how much to pack and what restaurants to eat at. She focuses on primarily on Alaska travel, but also elsewhere in the United States, especially along the west coast. Last month she published a travel video of Wrangell, where two Wrangell residents, JR Meek and KSTK's Jillian Privett, talked about what to expect and what to do as a visitor in the island town. KSTK's Colette Czarnecki talked with Valerie on what inspired her as a travel blogger, her own travels and how she sees Valerie & Valise evolving in the future.
Community
LatestBouncing Back with Yazmin Adams
Aug 22, 2025
Join Yazmin Adams and Cindy Sweat in conversations about mental health with some great music mixed in the conversation. Find all of the episodes here.
Alaska News
LatestCrum deviated from state law and policy when investing Alaska’s savings, review finds
by APRN News | Jan 23, 2026
In its report, the D.C.-based law firm WilmerHale said its investigation had raised “significant concerns” about whether Crum met his fiduciary duties under state law.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 23, 2026
by APRN News | Jan 23, 2026
State lawmakers expect a messy session this year as legislators grapple with the state’s...
America’s standing takes a hit after Trump’s Greenland threats, Murkowski says
by APRN News | Jan 23, 2026
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, back from visiting Greenlandic and European leaders, says allies aren’t sure the U.S. is a reliable partner now.
NPR
LatestVideos and eyewitnesses refute federal account of Minneapolis shooting
Jan 25, 2026
Trump officials have called the victim a “domestic terrorist.” State officials warn...
Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti
Jan 25, 2026
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accuses the federal government of a ‘cover up,’ and Sen....
Watch: Videos refute DHS account of fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Jan 25, 2026
Federal officials described the second fatal shooting of a 37-year-old U.S. citizen by a federal...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly meeting 01/07/26
Jan 9, 2026
Wednesday, January 07, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 5:30-6PM (ACL WS) | 6PM Special Assembly MeetingWORK SESSION/PRESENTATION 5:30 - 6:00 pm American Cruise Lines Review
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting 12/16/25
Dec 17, 2025
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting 11/12/25
Nov 17, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PMLocation: Borough Assembly Chambers











