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
LatestGov. Dunleavy signs closely watched $450 million fast-track budget bill
by APRN News | Apr 10, 2026
The bill provides $70 million dollars for the state’s 10% match to federal construction...
Bishop taps Greta Schuerch as running mate in crowded governor’s race
by APRN News | Apr 10, 2026
At a campaign event in Fairbanks, Shuerch warned that widening political divisions are making it...
Lawmakers question low rates of parole at board member confirmation hearing
by APRN News | Apr 10, 2026
The parole board has been the focus of concern from some lawmakers, advocates and members of the...
NPR
LatestMonths after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive
Apr 10, 2026
Officials in Minnesota have sued the Trump administration, saying federal officials are...
Shortlisted for an Oscar, ‘Homebound’ is a daring movie about two dear friends
Apr 10, 2026
The movie, now streaming on Netflix, defied current trends in Indian cinema to tell the true story...
Five things to know about Hungary’s election
Apr 10, 2026
Hungary votes Sunday in a pivotal test of Viktor Orbán’s “illiberal democracy,”...
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










