Local News
LatestSoutheast back to an average harvest goal for king salmon after last year’s low
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Apr 3, 2026
Fishermen in Southeast Alaska will be able to harvest about 70,000 more king salmon this season than last year.
Vehicle registration in Wrangell will be less taxing for some
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 1, 2026
Wrangell’s borough assembly unanimously agreed on March 24 to add a section to the municipal code that would allow for permanent vehicle registration. This follows Ketchikan’s ordinance that went into effect at the beginning of this year.
Southeast News
LatestKetchikan, Wrangell join forces to revitalize Southeast’s maritime industry
by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 3, 2026
A deckhand aboard Ketchikan’s airport ferry watches as tugs maneuver the Inter-Island Ferry...
Commercial fishery sets sight south of Sitka as herring spawn
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 3, 2026
Herring have continued to spawn near Sitka, signaling that the commercial sac roe herring fishery could soon taper off. Aaron Dupuis is the area management biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. In an interview...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Olivia Strano on the second annual Milk Run Music Festival
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 31, 2026
Episode 89: With a month left until the second annual Milk Run Music Festival, founder Olivia Strano chatted with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki on what event goers are to expect. Strano said the festival has grown over the year, with more bands, equipment and workshops.
Talk on the Rock: Lora Lee Mason on the Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner; plus more
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 25, 2026
Episode 88: Wrangell’s Chamber of Commerce takes on the role to support local business members. They also raise money throughout the year by putting on events. The next event is its annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner on March 28 at 6pm at the Nolan Center. It's masquerade theme with an Italian cuisine served by the Stikine Inn and Sweet Tides. The Chamber's Executive Director Lora Lee Mason talked with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about what to expect, and a little bit about what else is happening through the year.
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
LatestIn Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, Peltola takes aim at ‘crooked’ political elites
by APRN News | Apr 3, 2026
If you follow Mary Peltola on social media, maybe you’ve noticed that the former Alaska...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 3, 2026
by APRN News | Apr 3, 2026
Former congresswoman Mary Peltola hones her messaging as the race for Alaska’s U.S. Senate...
Alaska freight shipping costs set to spike amid war in Iran
by APRN News | Apr 3, 2026
Alaska Marine Lines, Matson and Tote are all increasing their fuel- related surcharges, starting...
NPR
LatestThese rock-climbing fish can shimmy up a 50-foot waterfall
Apr 5, 2026
New research from the Democratic Republic of Congo offers a behavioral and anatomical portrait of...
In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they’re targeted
Apr 5, 2026
Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during...
More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected
Apr 5, 2026
The explosion of online gambling and sports betting, as well as the advertising behind it, is...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell 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
Wrangell 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












