Colette Czarnecki, Author at KSTK

Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers
6:00 PM

Talk on the Rock: Three high school seniors reflect back over the last seven years, when they last visited the studio as a group

Episode 85: Seven years ago middle school teacher Laura Davies brought three of her students in to the studio to speak on this show. They were preparing persuasive speeches back then. Well, these fifth graders have grown and are in their last year of school. And they’re back on the show. Seniors Paige Hoyt, Christina Johnson and Ben Houser reflect over the last seven years and talk about their plans for the future.

Wrangell weighs growth at industry-focused town hall

More than 100 community members fill the Nolan Center’s (Wrangell’s civic center’s) main gathering room, chattering before Thursday’s town hall meeting.

Wrangell assembly preview: federal disaster grant and JAG Marine Group partnership

Wrangell’s borough assembly on Tuesday night will consider approving applying for an EDA – or Economic Development Administration for Disaster Supplemental Grant. The municipality qualifies for this federal grant because of the 2023 fatal landslide. The purpose of the grant is to advance infrastructure, diversify local economies and strengthen economic resilience after disruption.

Fishermen raise cost and infrastructure concerns amid city development plans

Fishermen filled a classroom at the Nolan Center on Feb. 3, as part of a roundtable invitation from Wrangell officials to see how they can be more supportive of the local industry. Some held complimentary beers from the city — part of what borough officials called a casual kickoff to more engagement with the fleet.