Local News
LatestWrangell 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.
Seattle-bound Alaska Airlines flight lands safely in Ketchikan after declaring in-flight emergency
by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 27, 2025
The winglet flaps of the Boeing 737-700 were stuck in takeoff position after leaving Wrangell.
Southeast News
LatestKetchikan principal tells lawmakers that the kids aren’t alright
by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 3, 2025
A Ketchikan High School student stares into the camera holding a sign saying “Fund our schools” at...
Chinook harvest limit down nearly 40 percent from last year
by KCAW Sitka | Apr 2, 2025
The harvest allocation for king salmon in Southeast Alaska is lower than the region’s commercial...
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
Feb 14, 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. March, month when underwater plants begin to grow.
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
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 3, 2025
by APRN News | Apr 3, 2025
A bill substantially increasing education funding clears a hurdle in the state Senate. Also,...
Alaska’s population is slowly increasing. So why isn’t Southeast’s?
by APRN News | Apr 3, 2025
Skagway has seen its population drop by over 2% on average per year, the largest decrease...
Tribal education leaders speak out against Trump’s plan to close the Department of Education
by APRN News | Apr 3, 2025
At an oversight hearing, Sen. Murkowski highlighted programs that fund tutoring, language...
NPR
Latest19 states sue over Trump’s voting executive order, arguing it’s unconstitutional
Apr 3, 2025
The lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump’s executive order on voting. The...
Trump takes aim at trade deficits. Are they actually bad?
Apr 3, 2025
Whatever you think of President Trump’s tariffs, there’s one point you have to...
Russia escapes Trump Tariffs, as envoy pushes deals with Washington
Apr 3, 2025
A visit by a senior Kremlin envoy to the White House this week may help explain why Russia is not...
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