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Cleanup wrapped in Sitka pre-Christmas fuel spill
A fuel spill that affected national park lands and leached into Indian River shortly before Christmas has been contained, according to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
Although down overall since 2017, substance ‘misuse’ among girls in Sitka now exceeds boys
Substance use among Sitka’s youth has been trending down for almost a decade – but experts warn of a disturbing uptick in substance use by girls. This data comes from a recent survey conducted by Sitka Counseling and Prevention Services.
Sitka School Board anticipates $2 million deficit for upcoming fiscal year
The Sitka Assembly is on notice that there’s another difficult year ahead for local schools.
The Morning Interview
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Exchange students reflect on experience in Sitka so far
Two AFS exchange students are spending the school year in Sitka.
‘New Beginnings’ Grind set for this Saturday
Jeff Budd joins us to share the rundown for this Saturday's "New Beginnings" Grind. This is the 30th season for the non-political, family-friendly event.
Sitka Community Theater’s ‘Radio Adventure Hour’ to be broadcast Dec. 29
Sitka Community Theater's "Mystery on the High Seas" will be broadcast on KCAW this Sunday, December 29, at noon. The performance was recorded before a live audience in November.
Southeast News
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Eric Mattson steps into role of Ketchikan Police Chief
Ketchikan Police Chief Eric Mattson outside the precinct. January 10, 2025. (Jack Darrell/KRBD)...
Washington state man dies while exploring abandoned mine on Prince of Wales
The U.S. Forest Service removed building debris and contaminated material from the Salt Chuck Mine...
Ketchikan City Council moves ahead with a 12.5% electric rate increase
A Ketchikan Public Utilities electric meter. (KRBD file photo) The Ketchikan City Council is still...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 10, 2025
Anchorage releases a review of the police department’s use of force policies. Plus, the...
Wildlife Conservation Center raises 30,000 bucks to rebuild deer shelter
The Sitka black-tailed deer shelter at the Wildlife Conservation Center was demolished after a...
Man who died inside Juneau home intentionally set it on fire, police say
According to the initial investigation, the 33-year-old man’s death “was not related to the...
NPR
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Fox News headed for trial, again, over 2020 election fraud claims
The defamation case brought by voting technology company Smartmatic against Fox News can proceed,...
More than half a million students were out of school because of LA fires this week
School districts in and around Los Angeles shut down because of the fires. That includes LAUSD,...
A small seafood restaurant turns into a national donation hub for LA fire victims
In response to the devastating fires raging in LA, a small restaurant in Surf City USA has become...
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