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June 9, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
At its meeting tonight (6-9-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider appropriating more than $1.1 million in federal funds to the Sitka School District.
Bears shot after eating livestock, destroying property in Sitka
Law enforcement euthanized two bears in Sitka last week, and attempted to shoot a third early Friday (6-5-26) morning.
Rep. Himschoot talks district projects, education and fisheries
"What I'm most proud of is the three major bills that passed, and what I'm most frustrated about is that two of those were vetoed and we were unable to override those vetoes," Himschoot said.
Coast Guard rescues family of six near Kasaan
A family of six was rescued from a beached boat near Ketchikan yesterday evening (6-4-25).
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Film about librarians’ fight for First Amendment to screen at Sitka Public Library
Adult Services Librarian Margot O'Connell joins KCAW to highlight the history between book bans, librarians, and democracy.
Sitka Walkability Advocacy Collab calls for creative crosswalk designs
Vice Deputy Mayor JJ Carlson joins KCAW to discuss the benefits of walking and a creative way the Sitka Walkability Advocacy Collab is looking to improve pedestrian safety.
Balourdet Quartet to perform at Sitka Music Festival
Sitka Music Festival kicks off this weekend. Russell Houston and Justin DeFilippis from the Balourdet Quartet join KCAW to talk about what performing means to them ahead of their opening night concert.
Southeast News
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Friends of Anan excited for upcoming season!
It’s almost time to watch the bears enjoy their time feasting on salmon at Anan Creek. The Anan...
After vote to close, Ketchikan says goodbye to two elementary schools
Point Higgins Elementary School, in Ketchikan, shown in December 2025. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) On...
EchoHawk enters House District 1 race
Grant EchoHawk is running as a nonpartisan in Alaska’s House District 1 race. He’s up against...
Alaska News
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What you need to know about wildfire season | Talk of Alaska
Alaska’s wildfire season is underway. What do firefighters think this season might present for...
Alaska drops to 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, new report says
Alaska’s ranking declined seven places, with the steepest decline in education, where the state...
Dancing through tradition: Celebration 2026 in photos
Here are our favorite photos from Alaska Public Media’s Matt Faubion.
NPR
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Why there’s a debate over the new quarantine center for Americans at risk of Ebola
Opinions are divided about the new facility in Kenya. The U.S. defends it. Kenyans are protesting...
NASA names 4 astronauts on the ‘highly complex’ Artemis III lunar training mission
The crew of four — NASA astronaut and commander Randy Bresnik, European Space Agency pilot Luca...
To find the World Cup’s Cinderellas, we have to start with the group stage
Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao are making their World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Scotland,...
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