Local News

Brown bear sow and yearling cub killed at Sitka home. A second cub is still at large

by KCAW News | Oct 24, 2024

A brown bear sow and her yearling cub were killed by a Sitka resident in the 4300-block of HPR early Thursday morning (10-23-24). A second cub remains at large. Troopers say this is not the same bear family recently photographed walking on Sitka's dock.

October 22, 2024: Here’s what’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight

by Katherine Rose | Oct 22, 2024

The last cruise ship of 2024 arrived in Sitka on Monday (10-21-24), on what was arguably one of the nicest days of the “shoulder season.” While cruising is finally winding down, the assembly has two big tourism-related issues on its plate when it meets tonight.

Suspect charged with terroristic threatening after incident in Mt. Edgecumbe Med Center parking lot

by KCAW News | Oct 17, 2024

A Sitka Grand Jury on Thursday (10-17-24) indicted 37-year-old Keoki R. K. Tafaoialii on two counts of Terroristic Threatening, after an incident in the parking lot of the Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center on October 11.

Election Coverage

Alaska Beacon 2024 Voter Guide

Oct 21, 2024

Unsure how ranked-choice voting works? Wondering who's on the ballot for Congress? The Alaska Beacon 2024 Voter Guide has information on all races and ballot questions in the November 5 General Election.

The Morning Interview

WhaleFest is fun, but it’s really about the science

Oct 28, 2024

For many, Sitka's November WhaleFest is synonymous with a whale-watching cruise, Market & Cafe, and a Fun Run -- but Science has always the event's heart.

Science Center to host annual ‘Haunted Aquarium’ tonight

Oct 25, 2024

Sitka Sound Science Center’s annual Haunted Aquarium is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 25. Activities include owl pellet dissections, spooky experiments, cookie decorating, face painting, and a haunted house.