Colette Czarnecki, Author at KSTK

Talk on the Rock: Lady Wolves volleyball team’s coaches Shelley Powers and Brian Herman on this past season, expectations and their love of the game

Episode 40: The Lady Wolves High School volleyball team made it to the state tournament in Palmer earlier this month, finishing fourth place. Coaches Brian Herman and Shelley Powers spoke to KSTK’s News Director Colette Czarnecki about what their viewpoints on the team are and what expectations they have for next season. They also talk a little bit about their own history with volleyball and why they wanted to continue in the sport as coaches.

On the agenda: Wrangell Borough Assembly preview for Dec. 17

Wrangell’s borough assembly will consider tonight approving a fee proposal to continue supporting the Dam Stabilization Project. It’s a critical component for the drinking water infrastructure.

Talk on the Rock: Parks and Rec Director Lucy Robinson on special events, winter programs and why volunteering is important

Episode 39: Wrangell’s Parks and Rec Director Lucy Robinson chatted with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki about many things that are going on: winter programs and activities, special events, volunteer opportunities and maintenance goals. The department encourages health and wellness for Wrangellites, so they host activities that support that, like the Winter Workout Challenge and open gym for youth during winter vacation.

Wrangell Fish and Game Advisory Committee in favor of allowing gillnetting near Burnett Inlet

Wrangell’s advisory committee to the state’s fish and game department is backing a proposal to allow gillnetting near Burnett Inlet Hatchery.

Trees struck down on Zarembo Island causeway, making area unusable again

With the combination of last weekend’s snow and wind followed immediately by warming temperatures, two trees fell down on the Zarembo Island causeway. The wooden walkway runs onshore out to the dock. Zarembo Island is uninhabited but is used for hunting and recreation by nearby Wrangell and Petersburg.