Local News

Borough sends out hazardous weather conditions for this weekend

by Colette Czarnecki | Aug 30, 2024

Public service announcement from the City and Borough of Wrangell:Attention Wrangell residents: Heavy rainfall is forecasted for this weekend, following an already stormy week. Prolonged rain can lead to unstable ground conditions and flooding, which may affect areas with slopes or steep terrain.

Storm fronts continue all week in Wrangell

by Colette Czarnecki | Aug 29, 2024

Fall in Southeast Alaska is off to a rainy start with two sizable storm systems predicted over the next week.

Wrangell police responded to stabbing at trailer park Tuesday morning

by Colette Czarnecki | Aug 28, 2024

Wrangell police have arrested a woman in a stabbing that took place at Evergreen Trailer Park early Tuesday morning.

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!

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.

Talk On The Rock

Talk on the Rock: Wrangell’s Police Chief Gene Meek on public safety, his upcoming plans for Wrangell and transparency

by Colette Czarnecki | Aug 27, 2024

Episode 25: We have a new police chief in town, who arrived last month. Police Chief Gene Meek previously worked in Soldotna and left there to come here. He speaks with KSTK's News Director Colette Czarnecki about his job, his vision for Wrangell when it comes to public safety and what his experience with the town has been so far.

Southeast News

Fiber optic cable could take nearly two weeks to repair

by KCAW Sitka | Aug 31, 2024

A widespread internet and cellular outage in Sitka continued into the weekend. Sitka has been...

Sen. Lisa Murkowski pledges federal support for Ketchikan landslide recovery efforts

by KRBD Ketchikan | Aug 30, 2024

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski surveys the Third Avenue landslide zone with Ketchikan Mayor Dave...

Tlingit Phrase

Wrangell’s Tlingit Phrase of the Week

Aug 2, 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. August, everything fattens month.