Local News

Wrangell schools face fewer teachers and class changes next year

by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 18, 2025

Odile Meister just learned that she will lose her job at both Evergreen Elementary and Wrangell High School. The classes are different, though.

Five Wrangell Middle School wrestlers place in state tournament; one returns home as first-place state champion

by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 16, 2025

Eighth grader Arabella Nore surprised herself while wrestling on the mat during the 49th Annual Tanana Individual Wrestling Tournament. She pinned her opponent in the final, even though she was losing by one in the third round, ultimately leading her to return back to Wrangell as a first-place state champion.

Q & A: Linguist professor devotes his career to studying Tlingit language

by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 15, 2025

James Crippen is a Tlingit linguist who’s trying to document the language before it becomes extinct. He spoke with KSTK’s Colette Czarnecki last summer on why devoting his work with the Tlingit language for the past 20 years is essential for him.

Southeast News

Ketchikan sees first cruise ship of the season

by KRBD Ketchikan | Apr 18, 2025

From L to R: Ward Cove Dock Group CEO John Binkley and Ketchikan Gateway Borough Mayor Rodney Dial...

How far will Sitka’s schools dip into reserves next year to save elementary teaching jobs?

by KCAW Sitka | Apr 17, 2025

Two jobs at Xóots Elementary have been eliminated in the current draft of the Sitka School...

Talk On The Rock

Talk 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

Wrangell’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

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!