Colette Czarnecki, Author at KSTK

The Wrangell Sentinel’s reporter and photographer, Mark Robinson, opens up about his life before, and in, Southeast Alaska

The Wrangell Sentinel brought on their new reporter and photographer, Mark Robinson in October. The small, weekly newspaper is Alaska’s oldest continuously published newspaper.

Port Commission votes yes to increase moorage fees if boats don’t have insurance; Borough Assembly will discuss at next meeting

Wrangell’s Port Commission voted last Thursday to require that boat owners have insurance for their boats mooring at the harbor – or their fees will increase. Before it becomes a law, the Borough Assembly still has to approve it.

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.