Local News
LatestKetchikan, 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
LatestKetchikan school board votes to close 2 elementary schools
by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 9, 2026
Point Higgins Elementary School, in Ketchikan, shown in December 2025. It is one of two elementary...
Sen. Lisa Murkowski christens Alaska’s “transformational” hybrid commercial fishing vessel
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 9, 2026
Ben Matthys (right) showcases different parts of the F/V Mirage’s engine room and new hybrid...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Wrangell Police Chief on fraud and law enforcement in a small town
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 7, 2026
Episode 90: Wrangell’s Police Chief Gene Meek chats with KSTK's news director Colette Czarnecki on all kinds of fraud, the police department's staff and the current public safety issues they're focusing on. Meek says with fraud, it's always important to take a step back and not act on impulse.
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.
Community
LatestBouncing 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.
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 9, 2026
by APRN News | Apr 9, 2026
Lawmakers and community advocates say they’re concerned about visa delays for the...
Sushi rolls and rockfish tacos: How Petersburg put local food on the school lunch menu
by APRN News | Apr 9, 2026
School lunches are known more for soggy fries and pizza than salad and wild caught fish.
Third federal shutdown of fiscal year has ‘severe’ impacts for Coast Guard
by APRN News | Apr 9, 2026
Coast Guard Base Kodiak is still operating, more than 50 days into a partial federal government...
NPR
LatestChina’s Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
Apr 10, 2026
Xi Jinping and the KMT’s Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan’s ruling...
Trump says Iran ‘doing a very poor job’ in reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 10, 2026
The fragile ceasefire agreement was tested again on Friday after Iran refused to reopen the Strait...
Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration
Apr 10, 2026
States say disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a trickle...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell borough assembly meeting 3/24/26
Mar 25, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26
Feb 25, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 2/10/26
Feb 11, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Presentation from 6 - 7 PM | Regular Assembly Meeting at 7 PM










