Talk On The Rock Archives

Talk on the Rock: Olivia Strano updates us on the upcoming Milk Run Music Fest

by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 2, 2025 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 52: One of Milk Run Music Fest’s organizers, Olivia Strano, visited KSTK to talk more with News Director Colette Czarnecki about how the plans for the festival are coming along. Strano said to expect live bands (Montana based North Fork Crossing and The Dead and Down), vendors, a comedian and open mic on May 2 (6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) and May 3 (noon – 8:30 p.m.) at City Dock, weather permitting. The bands will then play at Raymes Bar both nights at 9 p.m. The outdoor event will be moved to the Nolan Center in case of unfavorable weather.

Talk on the Rock: Economic Development Director Kate Thomas on tourism in Wrangell

by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 26, 2025 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 51: Wrangell’s Economic Development Director, Kate Thomas, has been collaborating with Oregon State University on a tourism survey for the borough. She talks with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki on what the survey looks like, its importance and how the community wants tourism to be on the island.

Talk on the Rock: Kiley Prinz on the upcoming Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course offered in Wrangell later this month

by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 19, 2025 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 50: Kiley Prinz, with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association based in Sitka, spoke with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki about the organization and its upcoming Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course that will be held in Wrangell on March 30 and April 1. AMSEA was founded in 1985 with the intention of minimizing fatalities and accidents while out at sea.

Talk on the Rock: Haley Reeves on bank account fraud and how to protect yourself

by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 12, 2025 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 49: Wrangell’s First Bank’s Customer Service Representative Haley Reeves talks with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki about bank account fraud and important methods to follow to protect ourselves. She said fraud is very common and no one should feel ashamed if it happens to them.

Talk on the Rock: Olivia Strano on the Milk Run Music Fest

by Colette Czarnecki | Feb 25, 2025 | Talk On The Rock | 0

Episode 48: Wrangell has a new non-profit in town that’s dedicated to bringing live performance to the region. Olivia Strano, with Milk Run Music Fest, spoke with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki on her vision for the new festival. It will take place in early May this year and has feature performers. Strano wants the festival to include all kinds of performance, including comedians, theatre, open mic and other types of art.