Colette Czarnecki, Author at KSTK

Wrangell officials want to ensure safety on the streets for e-bike and e-scooter riders; some residents oppose restrictions

Micromobility devices, also known as e-bikes and e-scooters, have been gaining popularity in Alaska, including Wrangell.

Wrangell Borough Assembly preview: housing and waterfront development

The Wrangell Borough Assembly will consider authorizing the sale of six lots behind the old medical center to Wasilla resident Jiaying Lu. That’s one of the topics at the assembly meeting tonight. Jiaying and her partner intend to develop a 16-unit multifamily housing complex. The appraised value for the lots is $316,800.

In the boatyard: Lady Jane

During the second part of KSTK’s “In the boatyard” series, Garret Vincentz talked about Lady Jane, a purse seiner he’s had for the last decade. He, his wife Jerrine and other crew members were prepping the boat up before they launched for shrimp season last month. Not only has Lady Jane fed Vincentz and his family over the years, but she’s also saved a few sinking boats. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki sends this audio postcard from the Wrangell boatyard.

Q&A: Tribal Administrator Esther Aaltséen Reese will soon leave Wrangell Cooperative Association; she reflects on her work before moving on with Tlingit and Haida

Esther Aaltséen Reese has been with the Wrangell Cooperative Association for the past 13 years. But now that’s about to change.

Wrangell School Board hires new superintendent; this time from around the world

Wrangell’s School Board made an offer to Joshua Garrett to be the school district’s next superintendent. He has a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Kentucky.