Colette Czarnecki, Author at KSTK

Minor slide activity occurred last week, but authorities say it’s nothing to worry about; Wrangell has a few positives to look forward to

Minor slide activity was documented near Wrangell’s landslide site 11 miles south of town, but it’s nothing to be concerned about, Interim Borough Manager Mason Villarma said. He was scheduled to meet with the state Department of Transportation and State Emergency Operations Center last Friday.

Wrangell School District placed 16th on Major Maintenance Grant Fund

Wrangell Public School officials are hopeful they will receive state funds for capital improvement projects this year. Their funding request placed 16th on the list of school maintenance priorities.

Wrangell boats floated on by to parade in the holiday spirit

For decades in Wrangell, it’s been a holiday tradition. On Dec. 22, people warmed up, or got a little cold, and watched lit up boats that floated on by the island along the Zimovia Strait. The captains blared music while people on the boats saw many lit up houses along the coast. Other groups of people gathered on a dock to watch the spectacle. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki hopped on the Rainforest Islander to experience what the parade is all about. She sends this audio postcard.

In its 124th year, Wrangellites contribute to the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count; helping draft a census to measure bird populations

Dedicated birders count different species every holiday season around the world. You might see them walking along roads and standing in parks. It’s part of the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas bird count.

Murkowski visits Wrangell to see site of deadly landslide and plan town safety

Senator Lisa Murkowski traveled to Wrangell on Wednesday, Dec. 20 to look at the site of the town’s recent deadly landslide. While in town, she met with the fire department’s search and rescue team to talk about the town’s response to the landslide and how Wrangell can stay safe moving forward.