Local News

Sitka police host community conversation on use of force

by Hope McKenney | Mar 10, 2026

One of six indictments issued by a Sitka Grand Jury last month involved police use of force. Sitka’s interim police chief Chad Goeden said during a recent community conversation that fortunately, use of force is uncommon in Sitka.

March 10, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by KCAW News | Mar 10, 2026

Sitka may finally get a new police chief. At its meeting tonight (3-10-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider approving the promotion of Michael Hall from lieutenant to the top position.

Emergency management veteran advises Southeast communities on ‘post-traumatic growth’ following landslides

by Ryan Cotter | Mar 6, 2026

Dr. Mary Schoenfeldt recently spoke at the Southeast Alaska Landslide Information and Preparedness Partnership (SLIPP) conference on how to navigate disaster reactions following community trauma.

Sitka School District fund balance low, but not zero, following audit

by Katherine Rose | Mar 6, 2026

Sitka School District officials say the school budget is in better shape than previously thought, but its fund balance is now down by over half-a-million dollars.

The Morning Interview

Original Artist Grind the grand finale for 31st season

Mar 12, 2026

This Saturday, artists will perform their original work at the grand finale of the 31st season of The Grind.

‘Ship Happens’ in local murder mystery theater fundraiser

Mar 11, 2026

Bare Stage Collective theater company will present an original murder mystery dinner theater production “Ship Happens: A Murder at Sea” 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Harbor Mountain Brewing company. Rach Roach and Logan Bradford joined KCAW for the Morning interview to discuss the upcoming show, which was written by a cast of six and takes place on a cruise ship.

Here’s how you can determine the next 30 years of the Tongass National Forest

Mar 10, 2026

Sitka Conservation Society's Andrew Thoms joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the potential changes listed in the Tongass Land Management Plans, and the opportunities to contribute comments during the Notice of Intent period.