Local News
Latest44-acre solar farm to be built in Wrangell
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | May 14, 2026
“This is huge for our economic development potential,” said Wrangell’s Borough Manager, Mason Villarma. He said the project will help prepare Wrangell for the newly planned shipyard, which is expected to be the largest in the region.
A Wrangell man lost his home and his dogs in a house fire. He shares what it was like
by Colette Czarnecki | May 6, 2026
A house fire in late April claimed the lives of four pets and left one man burned. The fire broke out about eight miles outside of Wrangell on April 27th, tearing through a two-unit home. Bruce Levine was burned on his face and hands trying to save his dogs, who didn't survive. His downstairs neighbors escaped with their dogs, but lost their two cats. KSTK's Colette Czarnecki spoke with Levine at the trailer where he's been staying since the fire.
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: National Forest Service’s Claire Froelich and Travel Wrangell’s JR Meek on this year’s Bird Fest
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 23, 2026
Episode 92: From bird paintings to learning about eagles, Bird Fest has arrived in Wrangell. Park Ranger Claire Froelich and JR Meek with Travel Wrangell have been organizing this year's festival for months. They talk with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki and share the scoop on the events for the week.
Talk 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.
Community
LatestCongratulations Class of 2026!
by kstkadmin | May 13, 2026
Commencement ceremonies take place on Friday, May 15th, at 7:00 pm at the High School gym. The...
Southeast News
LatestKetchikan man sentenced to 60 years for sexual abuse of a minor
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 14, 2026
Ketchikan’s district courthouse stands at 415 Main Street. (Eric Stone/KRBD) A Ketchikan man was...
Sitka Assembly approves budgets for FY2027
by KCAW Sitka | May 14, 2026
The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (5-12-26) passed the city’s final operating budget and capital...
Sitka health clinic temporarily closes after possible measles exposure
by KCAW Sitka | May 14, 2026
A sign posted to the door of Sitka Medical Center on Thursday afternoon (KCAW/Rose) A health...
Alaska News
LatestJournalist walking across the globe for last decade takes to the sea in Southeast Alaska
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
National Geographic journalist Paul Salopek has been walking around the world since 2013. But now...
An Alaska Peninsula volcano is showing signs of unrest prompting additional studies
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised Kupreanof Volcano’s alert level to Advisory and its...
Solar farm to be built in Wrangell to address high demand, reduce energy costs
by APRN News | May 15, 2026
The 44-acre project on the island town will compliment the existing hydropower system during...
NPR
LatestHantavirus countdown: U.S. cruise passengers settle in for 42 days of waiting
May 15, 2026
The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has potentially exposed passengers to a deadly disease....
Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy
May 15, 2026
FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup song is “Dai Dai” from Shakira and Burna Boy....
The Trump administration is planning a prayer event on the National Mall. All but one of the speakers is Christian
May 15, 2026
The event comes as a new survey finds that many Americans aren’t comfortable mixing religion...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestBorough Assembly Meeting 5/12/2026
May 13, 2026
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers – 7:00 pm CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE...
Wrangell 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











