Local News
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Wrangell birders tally up for 125th Christmas Bird Count
The sound of the loud outboard motor made its way towards calmer water in the Eastern Passage as four of us wearing binoculars voyaged in the rag top roof aluminum scow, or smallish type of flat bottom fishing boat. We're a portion of the 15 dedicated Wrangellites searching for what feathered creatures were flying around.
Remembering Wrangell’s 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
It’s the season and Wrangell makes sure to celebrate.
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: Wrangell firefighters on Firefighting Stairclimb fundraiser and what it means to support the fight against cancer
Episode 41: Some Wrangellites and firefighters will head to Seattle in a couple months to participate in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Firefighter Stairclimb fundraiser. Clay Hammer and Dustin Johnson stopped sat down at KSTK and spoke with News Director Colette Czarnecki about their past experiences with the fundraiser and what to expect for this year's on March 9.
Southeast News
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35 years later, Keith Nyitray’s Arctic trek is still mind-boggling
KeithNyitray and his dog Smoke pause for a “selfie” along their 1,500-mile trek across the Brooks...
Early voting begins for Ketchikan Indian Community Council and Health Board
Ketchikan Indian Community is a federally recognized tribe made up of descendants from multiple...
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. January, Canada goose month. Pertains to the geese that stay around all winter. The sun begins to turn back.
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 News Nightly: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Citizen-scientists play a crucial role in documenting the largest die-off of a single species ever...
Why Alaska is trying to stop the feds from issuing drilling leases in the Arctic Refuge
The state of Alaska has been the biggest fan of oil and gas drilling in the refuge. It says this...
Anchorage police shoot man near Midtown
Officials had little additional details to offer, noting that the man was taken to the hospital...
NPR
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Photos: Thousands in Los Angeles evacuate as wind-fueled Palisades Fire quickly worsens
More than 30,000 people in Los Angeles County have been ordered to evacuate as the Palisades Fire...
Wild weather spreads across the U.S.
In Washington, D.C., the federal government is closed – as are most of the schools in the area....
Man who exploded Cybertruck in Las Vegas used ChatGPT in planning, police say
The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas...
Borough Assembly Meeting
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Wrangell Borough Assembly meeting – Dec. 17, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024Location: Borough Assembly Chambers 6:00 PM
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
