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Boater rescued after fishing vessel sinks near Admiralty Island
A Coast Guard crew from Air Station Sitka rescued a man earlier this week after his fishing boat sank near Murder Cove, on the southern tip of Admiralty Island.
High school club looks to inspire next generation of educators
Educators Rising at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka trains students in teaching techniques to showcase at competitions at the state and national level.
Sitka Trail Works wraps grant project improving access on Kruzof Island
Access to a popular outdoor recreation area near Sitka just got a bit easier thanks to a grant-funded trail rehabilitation project that wrapped this summer.
Dog show awards floppiest ears, fluffiest fur in Sitka
Dog shows are often formal competitions where pets are strictly judged for their appearance and behavior. But a dog show in Sitka wanted to award features like floppiest ears and fluffiest fur.
Election Hub
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2026 Sitka Municipal Election Hub
Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 6.
The Morning Interview
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AmDocs film festival returns to Sitka for second year
Organizer Debbie Miller and musician Sheila Del Bosque join KCAW for the Morning Interview to give listeners a taste of what the festival has planned Oct. 9-11.
WhaleFest to celebrate ‘Generation of Giants’ on 30th anniversary
The 30th annual Sitka WhaleFest kicks off soon, celebrating "generations of giants" from the people who shaped the symposium over the past three decades to the next generation of researchers.
Upcoming event celebrates local afterschool programs
The nationwide event celebrates afterschool programs and their vital role in supporting children, families, and communities.
Southeast News
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Motion seeks to halt timber sale near Ketchikan
The western shores of Carroll Inlet in 2015. This region about 10 miles northeast of Ketchikan is...
Education funding, capital investments dominate Ketchikan legislative forum
From left to right: Rep. Sara Hannan, Rep. Jeremy Bynum, Sen. Bert Stedman, Rep. Rebecca Himschoot...
Rental market tight in Wrangell-Petersburg
For the second year in a row, the Wrangell-Petersburg area has the lowest rental housing vacancy...
Alaska News
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Your guide to alaska’s election coverage
Explore Alaska Public Media’s 2026 election coverage, including candidate interviews, live Debate for the State broadcasts and a comprehensive voter guide.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 2, 2026
Trawlers say they’re facing attacks based on political pressure, not science.
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance proposes relatively flat budget, warns of fiscal cliff next year
The proposed budget mostly keeps services funded at the same level, using about $12 million in one-time funding, in part, to balance a $15 million deficit.
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Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar
Trump said Clayton will lead the White House’s new “Super Intelligence Force,” which will coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligence.
Cornell president calls gang rape allegations ‘deeply disturbing’
Cornell president Michael I. Kotlikoff said his university “must do better” in a video statement. “This is a defining moment in Cornell’s history,” he added.
How the Cornell case is affecting women who have experienced sexual assault
The rape allegations that have emerged from a Cornell University frat house are leading many women to remember their own experiences — and call for a wider reckoning over sexual violence.
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