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City sets special election date for Sitkans to vote on seasonal sales tax increase
Sitka voters will weigh in on a seasonal sales tax change in a special election on Feb. 2. The Sitka Assembly gave final approval at its meeting Tuesday night, and allocated nearly $20,000 to hold the election.
Sitka Tribe, assembly, discuss priorities in government meeting
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council and the Sitka Assembly reviewed shared priorities and local initiatives during their semi-annual government-to-government dinner Monday night at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
November 10, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider rezoning local cemetery properties with the intent of protecting burial grounds. The change would impact six cemetery properties in Sitka.
Southeast EMS org to put rural health grant toward training academy
The Alaska Department of Health completed funding for the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program, a five-year, 50-billion-dollar federal program Congress approved last year to bolster health care in rural areas in the U.S. Alaska was one of the leading recipients, securing $272,174,856 for the health department to divvy up across the state. Southeast Region EMS Council received $616,438 to strengthen the region’s EMS workforce.
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A call for state leaders to prioritize MEHS, education
Hi, my name is Kadyn Cross. I’m a junior, and I’m the student body president at Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
Election Hub
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2026 Alaska Voter Guide
The Alaska Beacon, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Public Media and KTOO, asked every Alaska candidate for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, governor and legislature their positions on several questions, drawing from input from readers.
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Students share Outer Coast experience ahead of 2027-28 priority deadline
Augustine Garcia and Rowan Fisher discuss the place-based educational experience Outer Coast, an undergraduate liberal arts program in Sitka, provides through classes and community partnerships
Sitka’s annual Radio Adventure Hour returns to PAC stage
Shannon Haugland, Jeanne Stolberg, and Leigh Rector joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss what Sitkans can expect from the upcoming show.
Women invited to learn more about local health and wellness services
This Saturday, Nov. 14, businesses that offer health and wellness services to women will come together for Warmth and Wellness for the Dark Months. Alicia Haseltine and Crystal Oostema join KCAW for the Morning Interview to talk about the Women's Wellness Collaborative.
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Prince of Wales communities search for 2 missing residents after car goes into river
An aerial shot of Prince of Wales Island. (KRBD file photo) Prince of Wales Island first...
Ketchikan locals grapple with rainy winters at new combat sport gym
(From left) Carter Effenberger, Isaac Rodriguez, John Holstrom and Colt Schneller run through...
Child dies suddenly after collapsing in Ketchikan home
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center. (File photo by Leila Kheiry) A minor in Ketchikan died...
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Alaska elects Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins governor
The self-described “man of the middle” was endorsed by three former governors — a...
Peltola leads in U.S. Senate race, nearing 50% mark with almost all ballots counted
Mary Peltola is at 49.8% and Sen. Dan Sullivan has 46.1% of the vote. Democrat JKT has more than...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 13, 2026
A nationwide grounding of flights appears over but held up and confused air travelers across...
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US has lost measles elimination status, global health authorities say
The U.S. has lost its status as a country where measles is eliminated, according to researchers...
SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes history
The company’s spacecraft returned to its Texas launchpad in dramatic fashion — by carefully...
Bomb found near ethanol plant in central Illinois forces evacuations
The bomb was discovered Friday afternoon at the BioUrja Renewables plant in Peoria. Officials say the bomb has been “rendered safe,” but called it a “credible threat.” The FBI is investigating.
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