Local News
LatestJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat dazzles the stage this weekend in Wrangell
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 3, 2025
The Wrangell Theatre Company cast and crew gather in a large room in Wrangell's Nolan Center, including myself. We're at it again with performance art. We're going over one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's and Tim Rice's acts in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It's a few days before the actual show and we're making sure the tech crew and actors are in sync.
Wrangell school district meets with borough about budget; both face deficits next year
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 3, 2025
Wrangell’s preliminary school budget is setting the alarm for next year, which was presented to the borough last week at the Nolan Center. Many community members attended and voiced their opinions, which rarely happens at these meetings. Needless to say, both the school district and borough will be facing deficits for fiscal year 26.
Portable Southeast will soon leave Wrangell and head to other coastal communities
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 27, 2025
Portable Southeast, a traveling art exhibit that will visit six different communities in 2025, is in its second year. It's a collaboration between the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council and community centers throughout Southeast and the Gulf of Alaska. There are 29 art pieces that reflect coastal living by 23 artists from Southeast Alaska this year. There's a mix of paintings, watercolors, photography and textile art. One of the artists includes Grace Wolf of Petersburg, who is a painter and jewelry maker. Others come from Juneau, Gustavus, Ketchikan, Tenakee Springs, Haines and Thorne Bay.
Southeast News
LatestSitka School Board expands its tuition-based preschool program
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 3, 2025
Expanding pre-K during a crisis in funding for public education seems like the opposite of what a...
Ketchikan principal tells lawmakers that the kids aren’t alright
by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 3, 2025
A Ketchikan High School student stares into the camera holding a sign saying “Fund our schools” at...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Olivia Strano updates us on the upcoming Milk Run Music Fest
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 2, 2025
Episode 52: One of Milk Run Music Fest's organizers, Olivia Strano, visited KSTK to talk more with News Director Colette Czarnecki about how the plans for the festival are coming along. Strano said to expect live bands (Montana based North Fork Crossing and The Dead and Down), vendors, a comedian and open mic on May 2 (6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) and May 3 (noon - 8:30 p.m.) at City Dock, weather permitting. The bands will then play at Raymes Bar both nights at 9 p.m. The outdoor event will be moved to the Nolan Center in case of unfavorable weather.
Tlingit Phrase
LatestWrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
Feb 14, 2025
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. March, month when underwater plants begin to grow.
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.
Alaska News
LatestSpace technology company to build satellite launch site on Adak
by APRN News | Apr 4, 2025
The company’s technology hurls payloads into orbit without relying on fuel-powered...
Alaska House advances deficit-fixing budget bill, but there’s a catch
by APRN News | Apr 4, 2025
The House failed to pass a supermajority vote that unlocks a key state savings account.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 3, 2025
by APRN News | Apr 3, 2025
A bill substantially increasing education funding clears a hurdle in the state Senate. Also,...
NPR
LatestPopular brands of liquid eggs are recalled over bleach contamination concerns
Apr 4, 2025
Over 200,000 pounds of Egg Beaters and Bob Evans products were recalled over potential cleaning...
Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit
Apr 4, 2025
A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From...
National Endowment for the Humanities staff put on immediate leave
Apr 4, 2025
A majority of NEH employees received an email placing them on immediate leave. The news comes just...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 11, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Feb. 25, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Regular Assembly meeting at 7:00 PM