Local News
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The “queen of mediocrity” becomes a champion for kids
Tory Houser seems like she’s always on the move. Volunteering and wearing multiple hats to support the community she loves, like a handful of Wrangellites do. Their efforts get noticed on the local level, but recently Houser was recognized region-wide for her work with kids.
Q & A: Ben Houser on his nomination to attend the Merchant Marine Academy
Alaska U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan nominated Wrangell High School senior Ben Houser to join the Merchant Marine Academy later this year. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki met with Houser to learn about his interest in this branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and the process for getting nominated. He said it made sense for him to pursue it after growing up in Wrangell.
Southeast News
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Board of Fish to consider limiting pink and chum hatchery production and changes to trawl gear
Net pens in Thomas Bay hold millions of tiny hatchery chum salmon. (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK) The...
A ‘status quo’ budget could leave Sitka School District with $1.2 million deficit
The Sitka School District budget will be in the red next year without substantial cuts. The Sitka School Board is looking for ways to trim a deficit of at least $1 million and is asking for community input on its process. When...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Naomi Fowler on domestic violence prevention
Episode 86: The Wrangell Cooperative Association's new Domestic Violence Prevention Program Manager Naomi Fowler stopped by KSTK's studio and spoke with News Director Colette Czarnecki about the changes going on with the program, her background and how prevention is a valuable tool for diverting abusive behavior.
Talk on the Rock: Three high school seniors reflect back over the last seven years, when they last visited the studio as a group
Episode 85: Seven years ago middle school teacher Laura Davies brought three of her students in to the studio to speak on this show. They were preparing persuasive speeches back then. Well, these fifth graders have grown and are in their last year of school. And they’re back on the show. Seniors Paige Hoyt, Christina Johnson and Ben Houser reflect over the last seven years and talk about their plans for the future.
Community
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Bouncing Back with Yazmin Adams
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
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Senate bill seeks ‘transparency and accountability’ for Alaska LNG project
Backers say ensures the state gets a fair deal if a North Slope gas pipeline moves forward. Others...
A new law tightens access to SNAP benefits. Experts say it could leave Alaska veterans out in the cold.
Critics say the law adds new hurdles to a program that food-insecure veterans depend on.
The current plan to build an LNG line | Talk of Alaska
For decades, Alaskans have heard of burgeoning plans for building a gas pipeline from the North Slope and for decades, those plans have fizzled out at some point. But with a private developer at the helm and support from the...
NPR
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USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment
The Ford’s crew left Norfolk, Va., on June 24, initially bound for the Mediterranean. More...
Khamenei’s killing renews questions about US assassinating foreign leaders
Technology allowed the U.S. and Israel to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, but raised...
She’s won 24 Paralympic medals. But Oksana Masters wants to talk about times she lost
Oksana Masters leaves Italy with five new para Nordic skiing medals, extending her reign as the...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 2/10/26
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Presentation from 6 - 7 PM | Regular Assembly Meeting at 7 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 01/27/26
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Work Session from 6:00 to 7:00 PM / Regular at 7:00 PM
