Colette Czarnecki, Author at KSTK

Wrangell woman charged for sexual abuse of three minors

Alaska state prosecutor Whitney Bostick charged a Wrangell woman with three felonies for an alleged sexual abuse act on three minors aged 13-15 years old.

Wrangell and Tlingit and Haida finalize agreement to expand early childhood education

Tlingit and Haida finalized an agreement with the City and Borough of Wrangell to expand early childhood education and daycare services at last month’s borough assembly meeting on May 27.

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.