Wrangell’s holiday season in full swing: an audio postcard from lighting the tree

Dec 23, 2024

Wrangell Police Department chooses first Christmas Card winner

Dec 23, 2024

In Wrangell, police and educators look to make students safer from school shootings

Dec 20, 2024

Christmas Tree Lane supports Wrangell’s hospice for two decades

Dec 18, 2024

On the agenda: Wrangell Borough Assembly preview for Dec. 17

Dec 17, 2024

Local News

Remembering Wrangell’s 2024

by Colette Czarnecki | Dec 31, 2024

Wrangell was busy this year, in a variety of ways. From providing the nation’s Capitol Christmas Tree, to recreational milestones and federal aid.

Wrangell’s holiday season in full swing: an audio postcard from lighting the tree

by Colette Czarnecki | Dec 23, 2024

It’s the season and Wrangell makes sure to celebrate.

Wrangell Police Department chooses first Christmas Card winner

by Colette Czarnecki | Dec 23, 2024

Wrangell’s Police Chief Gene Meek started a new tradition this year: a Christmas Card contest. He opened the contest up for 5- to 11-year-olds in November. Plus, there was an incentive to the contest: $100 from Meek’s own pocket for the winner.

Elections

An audio postcard on Tuesday’s election in Wrangell

by Colette Czarnecki | Nov 6, 2024

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

by Colette Czarnecki | Nov 5, 2024

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

by Colette Czarnecki | Nov 4, 2024

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

Talk on the Rock: Lady Wolves volleyball team’s coaches Shelley Powers and Brian Herman on this past season, expectations and their love of the game

by Colette Czarnecki | Dec 17, 2024

Episode 40: The Lady Wolves High School volleyball team made it to the state tournament in Palmer earlier this month, finishing fourth place. Coaches Brian Herman and Shelley Powers spoke to KSTK's News Director Colette Czarnecki about what their viewpoints on the team are and what expectations they have for next season. They also talk a little bit about their own history with volleyball and why they wanted to continue in the sport as coaches.

Southeast News

Ketchikan wakes up to half a foot of unexpected snow

by KRBD Ketchikan | Jan 3, 2025

Ketchikan’s downtown “The Rock” statue was covered in snow by midday Friday, Jan. 3. (Michael...

Although down overall since 2017, substance ‘misuse’ among girls in Sitka now exceeds boys

by KCAW Sitka | Jan 2, 2025

According to the Sitka Counseling Survey, youth don’t have to go far to find access to substances....

Tlingit Phrase

Wrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week

Dec 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. January, Canada goose month. Pertains to the geese that stay around all winter. The sun begins to turn back.

Learning Tlingit Language

Mia’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!