Local News
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Vehicle registration in Wrangell will be less taxing for some
Wrangell’s borough assembly unanimously agreed on March 24 to add a section to the municipal code that would allow for permanent vehicle registration. This follows Ketchikan’s ordinance that went into effect at the beginning of this year.
Can a Democrat win Alaska’s governorship? Tom Begich thinks so — and he came to Wrangell to say why
Former Alaska State Senator Tom Begich is one of 18 candidates running for governor in the Last Frontier. He’s a Democrat, and the uncle to Alaska Congressman Nick Begich III, who is a Republican. In mid-March, Tom Begich visited several Southeast communities, including Wrangell. In an interview with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki, he said this isn’t the only time he’s going to visit town before the election.
Southeast News
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After Sitka doctor is convicted of assaulting patients, a former Ketchikan colleague comes forward
Phoenix Johnson in 2012 (left) and today. Johnson was 26 in 2012 when she worked as a lab...
Labor union files charges against Ketchikan shipyard operator
The ferry Columbia is shown at Ketchikan’s shipyard on Sept. 19, 2022. (Eric Stone/KRBD) Local 23...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Olivia Strano on the second annual Milk Run Music Festival
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
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
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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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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Alaska House passes a bill that would capture more revenue from companies that sell to...
A cloud hangs over legal Alaska walrus ivory. Advocates hope Congress will help.
Bering Strait communities are urging passage of a bill that would prohibit states from banning...
Alaska House passes new version of vetoed corporate tax change
Gov. Mike Dunleavy continues to oppose the bill, a spokesperson said. The bill passed the House...
NPR
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Iran continues strikes across the Persian Gulf despite Trump’s warning
Iran continued to target Gulf countries with ballistic missiles and drones Thursday as the U.S....
As hoops betting spikes, it’s New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets
In New Hampshire and states with legalized sports gambling, wagering helps fund government...
Trump’s VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it
Foreclosures on VA loans are at their highest level in a decade. VA has a fix but it is months...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell borough assembly meeting 3/24/26
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
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
