Local News

Ketchikan, Wrangell join forces to revitalize Southeast’s maritime industry.

by kstkadmin | Apr 6, 2026

The City and Borough of Wrangell and the City of Ketchikan have adopted a joint resolution to establish a Maritime Prosperity Zone. They’re looking to build upon their strengths – from shipbuilding to port infrastructure to maritime logistics. Each community has deepwater access, has developed expanded maritime industrial infrastructure and uses low-cost renewable hydroelectric power.

Southeast back to an average harvest goal for king salmon after last year’s low

by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Apr 3, 2026

Fishermen in Southeast Alaska will be able to harvest about 70,000 more king salmon this season than last year.

Southeast News

Lisa Murkowski talks ferry funding, Tongass National Forest, and the affordability of Alaskan homes

by KCAW Sitka | Apr 6, 2026

Sen. Lisa Murkowski christens the F/V Mirage, the first ever hybrid electric commercial fishing...

Ketchikan, Wrangell join forces to revitalize Southeast’s maritime industry

by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 3, 2026

A deckhand aboard Ketchikan’s airport ferry watches as tugs maneuver the Inter-Island Ferry...

Talk On The Rock

Talk on the Rock: Olivia Strano on the second annual Milk Run Music Festival

by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 31, 2026

Episode 89: With a month left until the second annual Milk Run Music Festival, founder Olivia Strano chatted with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki on what event goers are to expect. Strano said the festival has grown over the year, with more bands, equipment and workshops.

Talk on the Rock: Lora Lee Mason on the Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner; plus more

by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 25, 2026

Episode 88: Wrangell’s Chamber of Commerce takes on the role to support local business members. They also raise money throughout the year by putting on events. The next event is its annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner on March 28 at 6pm at the Nolan Center. It's masquerade theme with an Italian cuisine served by the Stikine Inn and Sweet Tides. The Chamber's Executive Director Lora Lee Mason talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about what to expect, and a little bit about what else is happening through the year.

Community

Bouncing Back with Yazmin Adams

Aug 22, 2025

Join Yazmin Adams and Cindy Sweat in conversations about mental health with some great music mixed in the conversation. Find all of the episodes here.