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LatestWithout additional education funds, Wrangell Public Schools will have to dip into close to half their savings next year
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 28, 2024
The first draft of Wrangell’s school budget for next year was discussed at last month’s school board meeting. School district officials said they'll need to pay off some of its deficit with half of its savings account.
Wrangell Assembly preview: fee and rate changes, the old hospital’s generator and borough updates
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 25, 2024
(Sage Smiley/ KSTK) Wrangell’s borough assembly on Tuesday night (March 26) will consider...
Wrangell Cooperative Association receives approval for disaster declaration from the Biden Administration
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 22, 2024
The Biden Administration approved a disaster declaration to Wrangell’s Tribal government on March 15. It’s for the deadly landslide that happened last fall. This is the first such declaration for an Alaska tribe.
Learning Tlingit Language
LatestMia’s Gift
by kstkadmin | Sep 2, 2022 | Learning Tlingit Language | 0
Mia's Gift is a local podcast created and hosted by Mia Wiederspohn of Wrangell, Alaska. Mia's Gift teaches Tlingit language, preserves a precious culture, educates and delights. Enjoy!
Application of Learning Tlingit Language
by kstkadmin | May 24, 2021 | Learning Tlingit Language | 0
Join teacher Virginia Oliver and Beginning Tlingit Language student Mia Wiederspohn and learn Tlingit phrases, words, vowels and consonants.
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Brianna Schilling on this season’s Wrangell Little League, plus some past memorable moments
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 26, 2024
Episode 6 of Talk on the Rock. The community learns more about the Wrangell Little League and what's behind running it on - and off - the field. KSTK's News Director, Colette Czarnecki, talked with Brianna Schilling, who is now in her eighth year serving as president and tenth year as coach for the League. For those interested in joining, the cost is $40 per player, $60 per family and there's scholarships available if needed.
Talk on the Rock: Real estate developer Wayne Johnson on the former Wrangell Medical Center and his life experience
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 19, 2024
Episode 5 of KSTK's 2024 Talk on the Rock. During this episode, we learn more about the potential sale of the former Wrangell Medical Center. 'Real estate developer, Wayne Johnson, talks about his vision for the Wrangell community and what he intends to do with the property. KSTK's News Director, Colette Czarnecki, also chats with him about his background and some of his curiosities.
Southeast News
LatestSustainability Commission honing in on solid waste, electric vehicles for city in 2024-2025 plan
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 28, 2024
(KCAW/Rose) Sitka’s newest commission has bitten off a lot, but not more than it can chew. When...
Fine Arts Camp requests $125,000 from city to break even on PAC management
by KCAW Sitka | Mar 28, 2024
As conversations around school funding continue, one facility that has been mostly spared from...
Tlingit Phrase
LatestWrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
Mar 27, 2024
Tlingit Phrase of the Week is a project launched to help with the survival and renewal of the Tlingit language in Wrangell. Each phrase speaks to Wrangell’s seasons and the Tlingit way of life. April, month before everything hatches.
Alaska News
LatestLawmakers clash over Permanent Fund dividend amount as House debates budget
by APRN News | Mar 28, 2024
Co-chair Rep. DeLena Johnson, R-Palmer, is seen during a House Finance Committee meeting on March...
This Alaska artist hopes you’ll draw on your vintage clothes | INDIE ALASKA
by APRN News | Mar 28, 2024
Meg Kelley has been crafting since she was a kid learning to live with an ADHD diagnosis. Now as...
Anchorage airport officials hope incentive program encourages airlines to test new routes
by APRN News | Mar 28, 2024
Alaska Airlines planes are parked at several Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport gates on...
NPR
LatestEPA’s new rules to clean up heavy trucking met with support and criticism
Mar 29, 2024
The EPA has finalized the strictest-ever limits on greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty...
Why the University of Idaho marching band are now heroes in Connecticut
Mar 29, 2024
When Yale’s marching band wasn’t able to make it to March Madness, the Sound of Idaho...
Baltimore bridge collapse threatens jobs; Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25-year sentence
Mar 29, 2024
Cleaning up the Baltimore bridge collapse won’t be quick, easy or inexpensive. Disgraced FTX...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of March 12, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
Listen to the Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting of Tuesday, March 12, 2024 here.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
Listen to the Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2024 here.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 2/13/2024
Feb 14, 2024
Listen to the Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of February 13, 2024 here.
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