Author: Colette Czarnecki

The “queen of mediocrity” becomes a champion for kids

Tory Houser seems like she’s always on the move. Volunteering and wearing multiple hats to support the community she loves, like a handful of Wrangellites do. Their efforts get noticed on the local level, but recently Houser was recognized region-wide for her work with kids.

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Q & A: Ben Houser on his nomination to attend the Merchant Marine Academy

Alaska U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan nominated Wrangell High School senior Ben Houser to join the Merchant Marine Academy later this year. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki met with Houser to learn about his interest in this branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and the process for getting nominated. He said it made sense for him to pursue it after growing up in Wrangell.

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Talk on the Rock: Naomi Fowler on domestic violence prevention

Episode 86: The Wrangell Cooperative Association’s new Domestic Violence Prevention Program Manager Naomi Fowler stopped by KSTK’s studio and spoke with News Director Colette Czarnecki about the changes going on with the program, her background and how prevention is a valuable tool for diverting abusive behavior.

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Alaska and Washington Tribes oppose B.C. proposal to limit environmental consultation

British Columbia sent a letter in late January to Alaska and Washington state Tribes informing them that the Province is proposing to amend the Environmental Assessment Act, excluding U.S. Tribes from government consultations related to environmental projects. If the proposal passes through the legislative process in Victoria, U.S.-based Tribes say the Province would essentially lock them into a lower tier of participation, which would negatively affect their communities when considering mines and infrastructure near the border.

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