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Wrangell schools face fewer teachers and class changes next year
Odile Meister just learned that she will lose her job at both Evergreen Elementary and Wrangell High School. The classes are different, though.
Five Wrangell Middle School wrestlers place in state tournament; one returns home as first-place state champion
Eighth grader Arabella Nore surprised herself while wrestling on the mat during the 49th Annual Tanana Individual Wrestling Tournament. She pinned her opponent in the final, even though she was losing by one in the third round, ultimately leading her to return back to Wrangell as a first-place state champion.
Q & A: Linguist professor devotes his career to studying Tlingit language
James Crippen is a Tlingit linguist who’s trying to document the language before it becomes extinct. He spoke with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki last summer on why devoting his work with the Tlingit language for the past 20 years is essential for him.
Southeast News
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ICE arrested one person in Sitka last month
A rumor that agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) have been...
Ketchikan sees first cruise ship of the season
From L to R: Ward Cove Dock Group CEO John Binkley and Ketchikan Gateway Borough Mayor Rodney Dial...
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Olivia Strano updates us on the upcoming Milk Run Music Fest
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.
Tlingit Phrase
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Wrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
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.
Learning Tlingit Language
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Mia’s Gift
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
Join teacher Virginia Oliver and Beginning Tlingit Language student Mia Wiederspohn and learn Tlingit phrases, words, vowels and consonants.
Alaska News
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Education bill veto leaves Alaska school leaders disappointed, frustrated and confused
Alaska Public Media spoke with school leaders from Ketchikan to Kotzebue about the Gov....
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 18, 2025
Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of education funding has school officials confused. Plus, a new book...
Alaska’s crumbling rural school buildings| Alaska Insight
Delayed repairs have led to a health and safety crisis in many Alaska schools.
NPR
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She grew up believing she was a U.S. citizen. Then she applied for a passport
Among those fearful of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown are adoptees who...
Iran and the U.S. plan expert-level talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
The two countries will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over...
Putin announces an Easter truce in Ukraine
The Russian president announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, the Kremlin said. It said...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 11, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Feb. 25, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Regular Assembly meeting at 7:00 PM
