Sage Smiley KSTK - Wrangell

Anchorage, AK
October 7, 2023

A landslide destroyed Wrangell’s municipal pit for burning

The burn pit is one of the only ways Wrangell disposes of waste on-island….

Anchorage, AK
October 5, 2023

Following the controversy on Facebook Ferry managers claim they’re determined to continue with the Prince Rupert route

False information circulated on social media the first weekend in October caused panic about the route ending altogether….

Anchorage, AK
August 24, 2023

Small fire aboard the Columbia sends 11 to Wrangell hospital for evaluation

All of the patients had been treated and released from the Wrangell Medical Center by early afternoon, according to a hospital spokesperson….

Anchorage, AK
August 22, 2023

Competition aims to build and develop the small Southeast Alaska businesses

Spruce Root has re-tooled its business development competition this year – it’s now called Business and Balance….

Anchorage, AK
August 4, 2023

Alaska delegation revisits “landless” legislation that would include Southeast communities within federal law on claims

The communities have long argued that being left out of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act was an injustice….

Anchorage, AK
May 31, 2023

Wrangell is the recipient of Blessing of the Fleet at recently completed Mariners’ Memorial

The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition for many coastal communities as fishermen get ready for their summer season….

Anchorage, AK
May 19, 2023

To get an electric bus, Wrangell schools first must buy an old diesel bus — and destroy it

The district has about two weeks to find an old bus, buy it, destroy it, and then order an electric one….

Anchorage, AK
April 27, 2023

Rep. Peltola is calling for more collaboration in the management of the Southeast’s transboundary watersheds

Peltola told KSTK’s Sage Smiley that her call for a more formal international process is a response to widespread support from Southeast tribal governments…

Anchorage, AK
April 18, 2023

Alaska Airlines’ flying salmon makes its final trip through the Inside Passage

The world’s largest flying salmon took its final swim upstream Tuesday….

Anchorage, AK
April 17, 2023

A weak pink salmon run is expected for Southeast Alaska

Pink salmon runs in Southeast peak in odd years and fall in even years. …

Anchorage, AK
April 10, 2023

Geologist digs into the rocky history of Southeast Alaska

What is now Southeast Alaska – called the Alexander Terrain by geologists – probably started out near the equator….

Anchorage, AK
March 24, 2023

With looming financial burdens, Wrangell looks at consolidating schools

Wrangell’s school district is looking at downsizing to one school building in the coming years as enrollment declines and prices rise….