Editorial: KFSK should broadcast signal to Wrangell

Lack of support from KSTK public radio listeners and businesses in Wrangell may bring ownership changes to the station. A public notice published in last week’s Wrangell Sentinel foreshadows the transfer of radio station assets to CoastAlaska in Juneau. CoastAlaska provides administrative support and other services for seven Southeast public radio stations including KSTK.

Reductions in grant revenue and local donations, has made the station’s financial situation untenable.

We’re not convinced that moving the station’s operations to CoastAlaska is going to improve the station’s outlook.

We thin...