Local News
LatestThirty thousand messages urge B.C. to address transboundary mining
by Colette Czarnecki | Nov 18, 2025
Southeast Alaska tribes and environmental groups delivered nearly 30,000 messages to British Columbia lawmakers about transboundary mining. Earthjustice, the international conservation organization Re:wild and the tribal commission said the letters encourage B.C. to pause mining developments in the headwaters of the Stikine, Unuk and Taku Rivers that drain into Southeast Alaska.
Seal processing lesson connects Wrangell students to Indigenous knowledge
by Colette Czarnecki | Nov 17, 2025
A group of fifth grade students ask questions to four Wrangell High School students who had the privilege of processing a seal this past Monday with elder Henry Larsen.
Elections
LatestWrangell’s unofficial 2025 Municipal Election results
by Colette Czarnecki | Oct 7, 2025
Wrangell’s municipal election held two contested races, that being the school board and the borough assembly.
Southeast News
LatestNovember 25, 2025: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
by KCAW Sitka | Nov 25, 2025
Sitka’s firefighters and EMTs will get a pay boost if the Sitka Assembly approves their new union...
Alaska-based barge continues south after taking on water in British Columbia
by KRBD Ketchikan | Nov 24, 2025
Alaska Marine Lines freight sits at a facility in Thorne Bay. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) An Alaska...
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LatestTalk of Alaska – The Future of Public Media in Alaska
by Alaska Public Media - Image Credit: Katie Baldwin Basile/KYUK | Sep 17, 2025
Listen to the Tuesday, September 16th Talk of Alaska from Alaska Public Media. With federal...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Audrey Cotter and Scott Dickerson on the Alaskan Gypsy and boat life
by Colette Czarnecki | Nov 26, 2025
Episode 76: Audrey Cotter and Scott Dickerson have been spending a lot of time in Wrangell's boat yard over the past couple months. They bought the Alaskan Gypsy in Ketchikan and chose Wrangell's Marine Service Center to fix it up. Cotter and Dickerson share their experiences with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki on Wrangell, living on a boat and their future plans. They just put the Alaskan Gypsy back in the water and will motor away from the island community for a little while. They’ve been documenting their boat life experience on their YouTube channel, The Alaskan Gypsy Life.
Talk on the Rock: Spruce Root’s Brooke Leslie and Val Massie talk about finances, business support and community connection
by Colette Czarnecki | Nov 18, 2025
Episode 75: The non-profit and Native-led Community Development Financial Institution, Spruce Root, offers a variety of workshops and support for Southeast Alaska communities. Brooke Leslie, who is the Rural Economic Development Catalyst and Community Planner Val Massie talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about upcoming workshops and what else the organization does. They are part of the Southeast Sustainable Partnership, which is a collective that strengthens economic, cultural and ecological resilience.
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
LatestThis weekend is the ‘Super Bowl’ for small businesses in Alaska
by APRN News | Nov 26, 2025
Find details of where to shop local, plus a list of craft fairs
Murkowski defends Democrats Trump accuses of ‘seditious behavior’
by APRN News | Nov 26, 2025
Most Republicans in Congress are keeping quiet as the Trump administration investigates Democratic members who recorded a video telling servicemembers to refuse illegal orders.
Former Adak employee files lawsuit against city and city council members, alleging racism
by APRN News | Nov 26, 2025
The employee, who is Black, says he was pressured to resign by city officials after filing a complaint against them.
NPR
Latest4 marketing tricks to not fall for this holiday season
Nov 26, 2025
Retailers use marketing techniques to get you to spend more, like creating a false sense of urgency or creating artificial discounts. Outsmart the gimmicks with these tips.
Medicare negotiated lower prices for 15 drugs, including 71% off Ozempic and Wegovy
Nov 26, 2025
Medicare announced 15 lower drugs after a second round of negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. The drugs include Ozempic and also drugs to treat asthma, breast cancer and leukemia.
How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov 26, 2025
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back this year and promises to be bigger than ever. Here’s a preview of what to expect and how to watch.
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly meeting 11/12/25
Nov 17, 2025
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PMLocation: Borough Assembly Chambers
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 10/28/25
Oct 29, 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Work Session from 6:00-7:00 PM / Regular Meeting at 7:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 10/21/25
Oct 22, 2025
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM











