Local News
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One year after landslide, Wrangell’s community reflects on change and healing
Jamie Roberts was home when she heard the landslide come down, but through luck, its deadly pathway just missed her house. Since November 20th, 2023, she hasn’t stayed in her home on Zimovia Highway.
Mt. Dewey Spur Trail officially opens up to hikers on opening day
Cars lined up along Bennett St. - or the old airport loop road - on Nov. 14. My footsteps crunched on the gravel as I walked past the cars.
Wrangellites will gather a year after tragic landslide
Wrangell’s tribal government, Wrangell Cooperative Association, is planning a potluck dinner on Wednesday to commemorate one year since the landslide.
Elections
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An audio postcard on Tuesday’s election in Wrangell
General election voters voted at Wrangell’s Nolan Center on Tuesday. KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki went down to the convention center and talked with some of them about what’s important to them. The United States presidency, ranked-choice voting and raising the minimum wage in Alaska were the dominating issues on the ballot for most of the people she talked with. She sends this audio postcard.
Wrangell’s voter turnout decreased from last general election; unofficial results
These are preliminary, unofficial election returns.From early Tuesday morning to later in the evening, Wrangell voters consistently walked through The Nolan Center doors on election day.
What’s on the general election ballot that Wrangellites need to know
In Tuesday’s upcoming election, registered voters in Wrangell have a few choices on the ballot, including choosing the next United States president.
Talk On The Rock
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Talk on the Rock: Jeff Jabusch on the Elks Hoop shoot and its 50-year history
Episode 36: The Elks Hoop Shoot is coming up in a little over a week we have the Elks Hoop Shoot coming up. Jeff Jabusch chatted with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about what’s involved with the event and a little bit of history on it.
Southeast News
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Business survey adds up losses during Sitka’s summer internet outage
The Cable Innovator in Salisbury Sound in September, 2024. This was the second time in eight years...
Sitka AC reviews over a dozen herring proposals ahead of Board of Fish meeting
The Sitka Advisory Committee considered over a dozen herring proposals over two meetings in...
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. November, when animals are digging their dens.
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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Alaska House Democrats Cliff Groh, CJ McCormick ousted according to final unofficial vote count
Cliff Groh and Conrad “CJ” McCormick. (Alaska Public Media and KYUK) Two Alaska House Democrats...
The results are in: Nick Begich III has won Alaska’s U.S. House race
Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich helps wave campaign signs with supporters in Anchorage...
Nick Begich III wins Alaska’s U.S. House race
Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich helps wave campaign signs with supporters in Anchorage...
NPR
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After a court win, the Justice Department is trying to make Google sell its Chrome browser
If a judge orders Google to sell Chrome, it could dramatically upend the multi-billion-dollar...
U.S. charges Indian billionaire with defrauding investors, hiding bribery scheme
One of the world’s richest people has been indicted on charges he duped investors in a...
Witnesses say Israel is using sniper drones in Gaza and they’re shooting civilians
Last week British surgeon Nizam Mamode testified in front of a committee in the U.K. Parliament....
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Nov. 18, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Oct. 22, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Oct. 8, 2024
Tuesday, October 08, 2024 Location: Borough Assembly Chambers6:00 PM CALL TO ORDERa. PLEDGE OF...
