Colette Czarnecki, Author at KSTK

Talk on the Rock: Wrangell’s Borough Manager Mason Villarma on infrastructure projects, Emergency Operating Plan and solar energy

Episode 19: There’s always something going on in Wrangell, like incoming funds for projects and sometimes significant weather. Borough Manager Mason Villarma talks with KSTK’s News Director Colette Czarnecki about what the recent plans are in the area. He says that the city has received $40 million dollars in funds so far this year. Some of these funds include revitalizing the harbor, improving school infrastructure and working on an emergency access road.

Wrangell’s Fourth of July festival elevated the town all week

Wrangell has been known to take Fourth of July celebrations to an elevated level – it lasts for a whole week. Many people from all over the globe visit the small island, significantly increasing the population of roughly 2,000 residents. Visitors caught up with friends and family and partook in all the events and competitions during the sunny and warm week.

Wrangell’s tax extension deadline approaches next week

The automatic tax extension for people who reside or do business in Wrangell is nearing its deadline.

Talk on the Rock: Nonpartisan candidate Agnes Moran on running for District 1 House of Representative primary

Episode 18: With The primary elections being next month, Nonpartisan candidate Agnes Moran spoke with KSTK’s News Director Colette Czarnecki on running in the Alaska House of Representative District 1 primary. She explained her identity as a moderate, consensus-type candidate, where she said she’s “middle-of-the-road.” Her priorities include the Alaska Marine Highway System, education, affordable housing and protecting fisheries and the Permanent Fund Dividend. She serves as the executive director of Women in Safe Homes – also known as WISH, which is a regional domestic violence shelter. She also serves on the boards of Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority and First Bank.