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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Borough assembly moves forward with KIC-led addiction healing center project
The Ketchikan Indian Community recently purchased and plans to convert the former Salmon Falls...
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...
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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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Sen. Lisa Murkowski votes against advancing a Trump-backed voter ID law.
Murkowski is sole Republican to vote to block the SAVE Act
The voter credentials bill got 51 votes to advance but not enough to clear the Senate. Sen. Murkowski says she’s for voter ID but says the bill would disenfranchise Alaskans.
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...
NPR
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Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time...
Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over ‘illegal gambling’
Arizona is the first state to allege the prediction market company has committed criminal...
Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake
A federal judge has ordered more than a thousand Voice of America staffers back to work by Monday....
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
