Local News

Three new candidates enter Sitka’s municipal race ahead of filing deadline

by KCAW News | Aug 7, 2026

The filing period for Sitka’s municipal election closed at 5 p.m. Friday, and three more candidates jumped into the race just ahead of the deadline.

Local business owner Darrell Windsor files for seat on Sitka Assembly

by Hope McKenney | Aug 7, 2026

Darrell Windsor filed to run for a seat on the Sitka Assembly on Wednesday. Windsor owns Sitka Appliance Repair and is a long-time member of the Sitka Planning Commission.

Slug slime and lichen-laced hair featured at exhibit ‘about everything’

by Lauren Salemo | Aug 6, 2026

High schoolers recently wrapped up a course about how to better notice the world around them. They showcased their final creations at an art exhibition in Sitka.

Commercial troll fishery to close briefly on Sunday

by Katherine Rose | Aug 6, 2026

The Southeast Alaska commercial troll fishery will close briefly next week.

Station Highlights

Voter information for the 2026 election cycle

Jul 30, 2026

Raven Radio's Municipal Election Hub is coming soon! In the meantime, here's how to check your registration and a list of election dates.

The Morning Interview

Upcoming book club will explore American History

Aug 6, 2026

Sitka Public Library and Outer Coast are hosting the second annual Big Ideas Book Club, which will explore American history, including the Early Republic, the 19th century, the Great Depression, and the 1960s, through weekly readings, viewings, and discussions.

Parks and Rec talks summer swimming, shares fall preview

Aug 6, 2026

Elle Campbell and Rachel Fox with the city's Parks and Recreation Division joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss summer and upcoming fall activities.

Sitka Police to host ‘National Night Out’ on Saturday

Aug 3, 2026

The Sitka Police Department invites the community to Sitka Night Out on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the covered area and playground at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School.