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LatestNational Forest Service collaborates with Wrangell high school students to utilize STEM skills at Anan Bear Observatory
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 30, 2024
Just before the group hiked a quarter-mile to the observation deck, we heard the sound of the boat motor leave to drop anchor after our National Forest Service captain dropped us off at the trailhead at Anan Bay. The sun peaked out, which hit the still moist ground – after all, it is the Tongass National rainforest. Moss blanketed downed trees and usnea - also called old man’s beard - hung from the tall evergreen trees.
As the birds migrate, Wrangell celebrates with the Stikine River Birding Festival
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 24, 2024
Bonnie Demerjian has a deep appreciation for birds that can be seen by the blue heron dangle earrings she sometimes wears. She’s been involved with the Stikine River Birding Festival for around 12 years. This year, she will host two events, beginning on April 24. The first an intro level birding identification class and the second will be a bird walk at Muskeg Meadows Golf Course.
Wrangell Assembly preview: sales tax, cybersecurity grant plus more
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 23, 2024
Wrangell’s Borough Assembly will discuss leasing property, cybersecurity, and sales tax during Tuesday evening's regular meeting.
Learning Tlingit Language
LatestMia’s Gift
by kstkadmin | Sep 2, 2022 | Learning Tlingit Language | 0
Mia's Gift is a local podcast created and hosted by Mia Wiederspohn of Wrangell, Alaska. Mia's Gift teaches Tlingit language, preserves a precious culture, educates and delights. Enjoy!
Application of Learning Tlingit Language
by kstkadmin | May 24, 2021 | Learning Tlingit Language | 0
Join teacher Virginia Oliver and Beginning Tlingit Language student Mia Wiederspohn and learn Tlingit phrases, words, vowels and consonants.
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Kevin Gadsey talks about domestic violence prevention through W.E.A.V.E
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 30, 2024
Episode 10 of Talk on the Rock. Kevin Gadsey works for the Wrangell Cooperation Association's new domestic violence department, W.E.A.V.E. - Wrangell Eliminating Abuse and Violence via Education. He speaks about the program's vision and the process to make the advocacy work possible. He also discusses the May 5 event that will remember and honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
Talk on the Rock: BRAVE’s Kay Larson discusses Child Abuse Prevention Month
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 16, 2024
Episode 9 of Talk on the Rock. Kay Larson, from BRAVE - Building Respect and Valuing Everyone - speaks about how April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. She and KSTK's News Director Colette Czarnecki about what BRAVE has done to participate in preventing child abuse and the other things BRAVE does throughout the year for community enrichment.
Southeast News
LatestSitka ‘Indian Village’ recognized as endangered historic place
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 30, 2024
Sitka’s “Indian Village” was once home to over forty Lingít clan houses. Today, only eight of...
Petersburg welcomes first tour boat of the 2024 cruise season
by KFSK Petersburg | Apr 30, 2024
The National Geographic Sea Lion on a stop in Petersburg. (File/KFSK) It’s that time of year again...
Tlingit Phrase
LatestWrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
Mar 27, 2024
Tlingit Phrase of the Week is a project launched to help with the survival and renewal of the Tlingit language in Wrangell. Each phrase speaks to Wrangell’s seasons and the Tlingit way of life. April, month before everything hatches.
Alaska News
LatestAlaska’s first resettlement conference highlights state’s recent spike in refugees
by APRN News | Apr 30, 2024
Alaska State Refugee Coordinator Issa Spatrisano at the Catholic Social Services office. (Wesley...
Alaska Senate rolls out crime bill tackling fentanyl, child abuse and grand jury rules
by APRN News | Apr 30, 2024
The Alaska State Capitol on March 25, 2024. (Eric Stone/Alaska Public Media) Senators are pitching...
The Correspondence school allotment lawsuit | Talk of Alaska
by APRN News | Apr 30, 2024
A clock outside the Nesbett Courthouse in downtown Anchorage reads just after 3 p.m. on August 31,...
NPR
LatestOh dear! Baby gear! Why are the manuals so unclear?
May 1, 2024
Sure, new parents are an anxious lot. But instruction manuals for devices meant to keep the baby...
Florida abortion ban takes effect; NYPD breaks up Columbia protests
May 1, 2024
People in Florida no longer have access to abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Police have...
What is ‘communal living’ and is it right for me?
May 1, 2024
People who’ve lived in co-ops, communes, group houses and ‘intentional...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly Meeting April 23, 2024
Apr 24, 2024
Listen to the Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting of April 23, 2024 here.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting April 9, 2024
Apr 10, 2024
Listen to the Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of Tuesday, April 9, 2024 here.
Wrangell Borough Assembly Meeting of March 26, 2024
Apr 1, 2024
Listen to the Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting of March 26, 2024 here.City and Borough of WrangellBorough Assembly Meeting AgendaTuesday, March 26, 2024 – 6:00 pm
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