Local News
LatestTrollers get early shot at Burnett Inlet chum this season
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 21, 2026
The commercial chum salmon troll fishery at Burnett Inlet 25 miles near Wrangell will open earlier than usual this year. It’s opening on June 27 – usually the fishery starts in early July.
Wrangell’s Fred Angerman Inducted into Alaska High School Hall of Fame Posthumously
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 17, 2026
Fred Angerman Jr. of Wrangell led the Wrangell Wolves boys basketball team to a Southeast championship title in 1975.
Southeast News
LatestJury finds Ketchikan man guilty of assault in October stabbing
by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 21, 2026
Ketchikan’s state courthouse stands at 415 Main Street on Dec. 8, 2020. (Eric Stone/KRBD) A...
Sitka’s new tourism manager talks vision for tourism ahead of first cruise ship of the season
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 21, 2026
Sitka’s busy tourism season is about to begin. The first cruise ship — the Volendam — arrives in...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser on the Tongass National Forest Plan Revision
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 15, 2026
Episode 91: The U.S. Forest Service is in the process of revising the Tongass National Forest Plan. Wrangell District Ranger Tory Houser talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about the ins and outs of what revising the plan means and how important community input is. Houser said the fully revised plan should be complete in 2027. The federal agency will hold a community workshop April 21 at the Nolan Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Talk on the Rock: Wrangell Police Chief on fraud and law enforcement in a small town
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 7, 2026
Episode 90: Wrangell’s Police Chief Gene Meek chats with KSTK's news director Colette Czarnecki on all kinds of fraud, the police department's staff and the current public safety issues they're focusing on. Meek says with fraud, it's always important to take a step back and not act on impulse.
Community
LatestBouncing Back with Yazmin Adams
Aug 22, 2025
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
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
by APRN News | Apr 21, 2026
The U.S. Energy Secretary endorses the Alaska LNG project on Capitol Hill.
Anchorage city attorney seeks to end public reports on city’s legal settlements
by APRN News | Apr 21, 2026
Eva Gardner, Anchorage’s city attorney, said there’s concern that disclosing the settlements...
Anchorage offering free bike helmets for kids
by APRN News | Apr 21, 2026
The program is intended to limit serious head injuries, as summer bike season kicks off.
NPR
LatestHow the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated
Apr 22, 2026
Spirit has not confirmed a liquidation, though it has filed for bankruptcy protection twice....
Trump administration delays rule aimed at improving disability access in schools
Apr 22, 2026
Schools, colleges and other public institutions originally had until this week to make online...
From the Himalayas to Newt Gingrich, the ‘tree-huggers’ prevail
Apr 22, 2026
On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of “tree-huggers.” The term...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell borough assembly meeting 04/14/26
Apr 15, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 5:30 PMPRESENTATION (5:30 - 7:00 PM) a. Presentation - by "Structure"
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 3/24/26
Mar 25, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26
Feb 25, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM










