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Alaska’s human rights commission ushers in resolutions in support of blind and visually impaired Alaskans
Sitkan and State Commissioner of Human Rights William Craig introduced the two resolutions, focusing on improving education and voting access.
A ‘status quo’ budget could leave Sitka School District with $1.2 million deficit
The Sitka School District budget will be in the red next year without substantial cuts. The school board is looking for ways to trim a deficit of at least $1 million dollars and is asking for community input on its process.
Sitka Grand Jury indicts six in February
One Sitkan was indicted in February after allegedly assaulting a police officer while resisting arrest. The case was one of six indictments issued by a Sitka Grand Jury last month.
8 arms, 32 potential names: Sitkans pick ‘zesty’ name for the aquarium’s new octopus
The five-week voting bracket culminated in two names: one that reflects the giant pacific octopus' adorable appearance, the other that reflects her cheeky personality.
The Morning Interview
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UAS Giving Day offers Sitkans to directly support student and community programming
Aklei Helen Dangel, Liz Zacher, and Lauren Wild from UAS join KCAW for the Morning to share more about what Giving Day entails and what prospective donors can support such as arts programming, dual enrollment students, and whale research.
Upcoming Pub Talk offers a whale of a good time (and knowledge)!
Keith Nyitray and Andy Szabo join KCAW for the Morning Interview to share what to expect at an upcoming Pub Talk on the interactions between humans and whales in forraging for herring.
Newest SSSC fellow researches past and current unrest at Mt. Edgecumbe volcano
The Sitka Sound Science Center's Science in Residency fellow for March to April is Claire Puleio, a PhD candidate at the University of Alaska Fairbanks specializing in volcanology.
Southeast News
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Congressman Nick Begich makes stops in Southeast Alaska
Congressman Nick Begich (center right) stands in front of Wrangell’s Public Safety Building on March 13, 2026 with the City and Borough of Wrangell officials and staff. (Courtesy of Congressman Begich’s Communications Director...
Tlingit and Haida Delegate and Community Council Member election nears end; meet two of five candidates
Wrangell residents Sandy Churchill and Ken Neish Hoyt are running for 2026 Tlingit and Haida...
M/V Lituya to begin daily ferry service
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Lituya provides regular service between Metlakatla Indian...
Alaska News
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Alaska House backs resolution urging Trump admin to wave steep visa fee for international teachers
The federal government raised the fee from $5,000 to $100,000 for each new applicant to the H-1B visa program in September.
Join us for News & Brews trivia! | March 23
Join Alaska Public Media at 907 Alehouse and Grill in Anchorage on March 23 for a free trivia...
Alaska lawmakers look to resolve standoff over fast-track budget bill
Lawmakers appointed a conference committee after prior versions of the bill failed to garner...
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8 architecture and culture groups sue Trump and the Kennedy Center board
The groups, which include the American Institute of Architects, are asking for compliance with...
Supreme Court declines to review press freedom case
At issue was the 2017 arrest in Texas of a journalist who published news stories about a border...
Voice of America staffers sue, alleging Kari Lake put on propaganda
Voice of America staffers are suing Trump administration official Kari Lake, alleging she put...
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