Local News
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Wrangell man rescued from second-story deck as house fire claims his pets
A house fire erupted near Wrangell Monday afternoon, approximately 8.2 miles south of town on Zimovia Highway.
Forest Service Brings Tongass Plan Revision to Wrangell
U.S. Forest Service personnel have been visiting Southeast Alaska communities to understand how residents want the Tongass National Forest used. The federal agency is doing a comprehensive revision of the Tongass National Forest plan, which will guide long-term management. They’re focusing on tribal, subsistence, recreation, tourism and timber aspects.
Southeast News
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‘It’s important to us’: Sitkans turn out to share thoughts on draft Tongass plan docs
Sitkans turned out in high numbers to comment on the recently released draft content for the...
Tlingit carver Israel Shotridge remembered for his artistry
Tlingit Master Carver Israel Shotridge (pictured left) was known to work with family members, like...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: National Forest Service’s Claire Froelich and Travel Wrangell’s JR Meek on this year’s Bird Fest
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
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
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Bouncing Back with Yazmin Adams
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
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 1, 2026
State lawmakers ask pointed questions of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s pick for attorney...
Young Alaskans have highest rate of ATV crash injuries, according to state data
The state released data from emergency department visits from 2019 to 2024 and urges Alaskans to...
Nonprofit will appeal dismissal of federal lawsuit against Alaska foster care system
The class-action lawsuit alleged children in state custody are at risk due to systemic foster care...
NPR
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New Netflix documentary reexamines Winnie Mandela’s divisive legacy
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African...
After Assad’s fall, Syria’s Kurds are left in limbo, feeling abandoned by the U.S.
Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with...
2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots
Democrats could have a narrow path to winning the Senate, with these specific states on the...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell borough assembly meeting 04/14/26
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
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell borough assembly meeting 02/24/26
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
