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Police investigate after two survived car rollover early Sunday
Police are investigating after a Sitka man allegedly rolled the car he was driving early Sunday morning (5-17-26).
Sitka man charged with stabbing employee at local restaurant
A 25-year old Sitka man was stabbed four times Saturday night (5-16-26).
No measles in Sitka: SEARHC reports negative test result
Test results for a potential measles exposure in Sitka came back negative over the weekend.
Coast Guard to kick off mooring project for new cutter this summer
The United States Coast Guard will soon begin construction on a mooring project on Japonski Island in Sitka. When it’s finished, there will be room for a new addition to its local fleet - a fast response cutter.
The Morning Interview
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Sitka Homeless Coalition raises money for community services building
Kathy Ingallinera, board member and volunteer with Sitka Homeless Coalition, joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss a fundraising campaign and an upcoming barbecue on June 27.
Bare Stage Collective invites Sitkans to join them “At the Table” with monthly play-reading series
Rach Roach and Blaine Weiss join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss what to expect from Bare Stage Collective's play-reading series, the group's history, and the group's future production plans.
RurAL CAP seeks volunteers for companion programs
Two key programs include the Senior Companion Program, which pairs up older adults aged 55 and over to help them maintain their independence, stay socially connected, and navigate daily life with dignity, and the Elder Mentor Program, which pairs older adults with children who may need extra support, whether that's help in reading, building confidence, or having a steady, caring presence in their lives.
Southeast News
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ADFG Seeking Green Crab Trappers
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game knows that invasive European green crabs are coming, and...
Wrangell Property Tax Unchanged in FY27
The property tax mill levy will remain unchanged this year. That’s the rate that is multiplied...
We asked the Kayhi class of 2026 what they plan to do after graduation. This is what they said
On the walls of Ketchikan High School, post-grad plans for the class of 2026 are on display. 107...
Alaska News
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Alaska Legislature passes sweeping crime bill raising age of consent to 18 on last day of session
House Bill 239 includes elements of 10 separate proposals introduced this year and last year, plus...
Alaska’s oldest original lighthouse will soon open to the public for the first time
A grand opening ceremony on May 30 will mark the culmination of six years of work by the Eldred...
Snag with Seward cruise dock reroutes ships to Whittier
Officials say the delay stems from underwater piles that contractors are still working to...
NPR
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Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don’t bring up AI
Commencement speakers who bring up the sweeping changes that artificial intelligence is driving...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX files paperwork for what’s likely to be the biggest IPO in history
The company is on track to pull off the largest IPO in history — making CEO Elon Musk even...
Supreme Court voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling threatens the power of racial-minority voters in Voting Rights Act cases about not just Congress, but also at least 17 state and local governments, NPR finds.
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