Local News
LatestFishermen raise cost and infrastructure concerns amid city development plans
by Colette Czarnecki | Feb 14, 2026
Fishermen filled a classroom at the Nolan Center on Feb. 3, as part of a roundtable invitation from Wrangell officials to see how they can be more supportive of the local industry. Some held complimentary beers from the city — part of what borough officials called a casual kickoff to more engagement with the fleet.
Wrangell assembly preview: JAG Marine and inactive vessels
by Colette Czarnecki | Feb 7, 2026
Wrangell’s Borough Assembly on Tuesday night expects to approve a mutual non-disclosure and exclusivity agreement with JAG Marine Group.
Southeast News
LatestKetchikan City Council updates municipal laws related to homelessness
by KRBD Ketchikan | Feb 20, 2026
The Ketchikan City Council Chambers shown in Downtown Ketchikan. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) The...
Sitka man charged with manslaughter in 2024 boat capsizing
by KCAW Sitka | Feb 20, 2026
A Sitka man was arrested this week in connection with a deadly boating accident that killed two Sitka teenagers in 2024. 45-year-old James Sturm was taken into custody on Thursday (2-19-26) after a grand jury indicted him on two...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Coven Petticrew on dance revitalization, cultural healing and Tlingit dance group Ch’xasaan
by Colette Czarnecki | Feb 4, 2026
Episode 84: Coven Petticrew has been deeply connected with revitalizing cultural dance for decades. He practiced it in the Aleutians and now he's helping organize a Tlingit dance group in Wrangell, called Ch'xasaan. It acknowledges the first Raven village in the area and it means "waterfall town." Petticrew talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki on the meaning behind dance revitalization and how it's a meaningful source for healing.
Talk on the Rock: Lady Wolves on this season’s goals and what it takes to be on the team
by Colette Czarnecki | Jan 29, 2026
Episode 83: The Lady Wolves have been doing pretty good this season. Three of them: captains Alana Harrison and Christina Johnson and coach Christy Good chatted with KSTK's news director Colette Czarnecki about their experiences so far on this year's team. Their next game is against Craig on Jan. 29 and Jan. 30. Junior varsity starts at 5pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
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
LatestUA Board of Regents to continue anti-DEI policy, despite federal court ruling
by APRN News | Feb 23, 2026
University maintains its ‘unwavering’ commitment to equal rights and points to federal funding...
“Conscience” goes to Cleveland | State of Art
by APRN News | Feb 20, 2026
The local production tells the story of Margaret Chase Smith standing up to Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare. There will be preview performances ahead of the Cleveland run on Sunday and Monday.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 20, 2026
by APRN News | Feb 20, 2026
The Alaska Federation of Natives urges lawmakers to fix the state’s dual fish and wildlife management system.
NPR
Latest‘Everything was in pieces:’ Lindsey Vonn describes grueling surgery on broken leg
Feb 23, 2026
In a recent video, the Olympic skier credits her surgeon with saving her leg from potential amputation.
A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers
Feb 23, 2026
Observers watching federal immigration enforcement in Maine who were told by agents they were “domestic terrorists” and would be added to a “database” or “watchlist” are now part of a new...
A powerful winter storm is roiling travel across the northeastern U.S.
Feb 23, 2026
Forecasters called travel conditions “extremely treacherous” and “nearly impossible” in areas hit hardest by the storm, and air and train traffic is at a standstill in many parts of the region.
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell borough assembly meeting 2/10/26
Feb 11, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Presentation from 6 - 7 PM | Regular Assembly Meeting at 7 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 01/27/26
Jan 29, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Work Session from 6:00 to 7:00 PM / Regular at 7:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting 01/07/26
Jan 9, 2026
Wednesday, January 07, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 5:30-6PM (ACL WS) | 6PM Special Assembly MeetingWORK SESSION/PRESENTATION 5:30 - 6:00 pm American Cruise Lines Review












