Local News
LatestSophia Martinsen for Wrangell 4th of July Queen
by kstkadmin | Jun 2, 2025
16-year-old Sophia Martinsen is running for Wrangell 4th of July Queen. As the only Royaly...
Wrangell School Board hires new superintendent; this time from around the world
by Colette Czarnecki | Jun 2, 2025
Wrangell’s School Board made an offer to Joshua Garrett to be the school district’s next superintendent. He has a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Kentucky.
Underwater archeological research team explores more of shipwreck site; recovering Star of Bengal’s bell
by Colette Czarnecki | May 29, 2025
A team of about 10 people just returned from their second trip mapping and surveying the old shipwreck site of the Star of Bengal, about 80 miles west of Wrangell close to Coronation Island. Over 100 cannery workers died when the ship went down.
Southeast News
LatestThis cyclist is over the hill thanks to his ebike
by KCAW Sitka | Jun 2, 2025
Bill Hughes, owner of Sitka’s Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop, riding on the Cross Trail in June 2024....
Assembly conflicted out of hearing cell tower appeal
by KCAW Sitka | Jun 2, 2025
“Cell tower and a perfect blue sky in the background” by Ivan Radic is licensed under CC BY...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Krizz Kaliko on mental health and music
by Colette Czarnecki | May 20, 2025
Episode 56: Latoya Adams first stopped in KSTK to talk about and introduce Kansas City's hip-hop and country artist Krizz Kaliko. He's putting on three keynote events with the Wrangell Cooperative Association's Bouncing Back program in relation to mental health and the 2023 landslide that devastated the community. He also briefly chatted about his transition from hip-hop to country music and what that's been like for him.
Community
LatestBouncing Back with Yazmin Adams
May 30, 2025
Join Yazmin Adams and Cindy Sweat in our conversation about mental health. In this episode, Yazmin...
Tlingit Phrase
LatestWrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
May 2, 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: May, tenth month. In the month of May, they are harvesting cedar bark for weaving.
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
LatestAlaska’s geothermal potential | Talk of Alaska
by APRN News | Jun 3, 2025
Is geothermal energy safe? How does it work? And what areas of Alaska could most benefit from...
State lawmakers were ‘on the same page’ this session, Edgmon says
by APRN News | Jun 3, 2025
House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, discusses the session’s major milestones,...
New Alaska Bitcoin mine would use as much power as the state’s largest coal plant produces
by APRN News | Jun 3, 2025
The startup planning the operation near the North Slope oil fields would power its computers not...
NPR
LatestHow a Damascus Firehouse Illustrates Syria’s Divisions and Hope for the Future
Jun 3, 2025
After being on opposite sides of Syria’s war, former regime firefighters and members of the...
The White House unveils the new official portrait of President Trump
Jun 3, 2025
Trump appears expressionless in the new presidential portrait, depicted against a dark, blank...
Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
Jun 3, 2025
President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back the $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly Meeting 5/27/25
May 28, 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers6:00 PM CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE OF...
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – May 13, 2025
May 14, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Location: NOLAN CENTERWork Session from 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Regular Assembly...
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – April 22, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers WS from 6:00 to 7:00 PM | Regular Assembly meeting at 7:00 PM
