Local News
LatestJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat dazzles the stage this weekend in Wrangell
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 3, 2025
The Wrangell Theatre Company cast and crew gather in a large room in Wrangell's Nolan Center, including myself. We're at it again with performance art. We're going over one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's and Tim Rice's acts in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It's a few days before the actual show and we're making sure the tech crew and actors are in sync.
Wrangell school district meets with borough about budget; both face deficits next year
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 3, 2025
Wrangell’s preliminary school budget is setting the alarm for next year, which was presented to the borough last week at the Nolan Center. Many community members attended and voiced their opinions, which rarely happens at these meetings. Needless to say, both the school district and borough will be facing deficits for fiscal year 26.
Portable Southeast will soon leave Wrangell and head to other coastal communities
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 27, 2025
Portable Southeast, a traveling art exhibit that will visit six different communities in 2025, is in its second year. It's a collaboration between the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council and community centers throughout Southeast and the Gulf of Alaska. There are 29 art pieces that reflect coastal living by 23 artists from Southeast Alaska this year. There's a mix of paintings, watercolors, photography and textile art. One of the artists includes Grace Wolf of Petersburg, who is a painter and jewelry maker. Others come from Juneau, Gustavus, Ketchikan, Tenakee Springs, Haines and Thorne Bay.
Southeast News
LatestSEARHC hears frustration, concerns from Sitkans
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 10, 2025
Mt. Edgcumbe Medical Center in Sitka will be expanding soon. The new hospital is now slated to...
Threat prompts hospital lockdown in Sitka
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 10, 2025
Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center in Sitka was briefly locked down Thursday (4-10-25) after a threat...
Talk On The Rock
LatestTalk on the Rock: Olivia Strano updates us on the upcoming Milk Run Music Fest
by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 2, 2025
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
LatestWrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week
Apr 4, 2025
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
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.
Alaska News
LatestGov. Dunleavy promises veto as education funding bill passes Legislature
by APRN News | Apr 11, 2025
Supporters of the bill, which passed by one vote in each chamber, say poor school funding...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 11, 2025
by APRN News | Apr 11, 2025
Uncertainty clouds the largest commercial fishery in the nation. Plus, a pair of Anchorage teens...
West High theater production of ‘Hadestown’ takes the biggest stage in Anchorage
by APRN News | Apr 11, 2025
The production has been a wild success, but school budget cuts mean this may be the group’s last...
NPR
LatestTrump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Afghans
Apr 11, 2025
As soon as May 20, thousands of Afghans living in the U.S. will lose a protection that shielded...
Trump says he took a cognitive test as part of his latest physical
Apr 11, 2025
President Trump had his first physical of his second term on Friday at Walter Reed National...
Dozens of USAID contracts were canceled last weekend. Here’s what happened
Apr 11, 2025
The rationale was to address “mismanagement, fraud, and misaligned priorities.” Former...
Borough Assembly Meeting
LatestWrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – March 11, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Feb. 25, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025Location: Borough Assembly Chambers Regular Assembly meeting at 7:00 PM