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Sitkan indicted for possession of child sex abuse images
A grand jury in Sitka indicted a Sitka resident on five felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse images after a months long investigation. The man is one of seven people indicted in Sitka so far this summer.
Occupational therapists offer kid-led playtime for Sitka’s neurodiverse youth
Running around or playing pretend are integral parts of summer as a kid. But some children need a more supportive environment to play their own way. In July, occupational therapists offered tailored playtime for Sitka’s neurodivergent youth.
UPDATE: Service restored following last week’s phone outage in Sitka
Phone calls for some Sitkans were still spotty Monday (8-3-26) after an accident on Sawmill Creek Road knocked out major service provider Alaska Communications (ACS) late last week. The outage affected the city’s emergency service lines.
Recently appointed Sitka School Board member Kat Richards running for full term
Recently appointed Sitka School Board member Kat Richards has filed to run for a full term. Richards works for the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium as a nurse educator, and is a former Sitka School District employee.
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Voter information for the 2026 election cycle
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.
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Upcoming book club will explore American History
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
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
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.
Southeast News
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Hiker rescued near George Inlet outside Ketchikan
Coast Guard Station Ketchikan 45-foot response vessel conducting exercises in Nichols Passage...
Nonprofit works to enhance fish habitat on Prince of Wales
A newly replaced culvert on a U.S. Forest Service road near Coffman Cove. It’s one of about a...
Wrangell Creatives Awarded Arts Ambassadors
Two Wrangell creatives have been awarded Arts Ambassadors for the State of Alaska. Laura Davies, a...
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The Alaska Fellows Program | Outdoor Explorer
The Alaska Fellows Program matches young people with professional positions in Alaska, helping...
New downtown mural reflects Alaska Native heritage and hope for the future | State of Art
Juneau-based artist Crystal Worl recently completed work on “White Raven Dreams of a Salmon...
North Pole woman sentenced to 21 years for fatal 2022 overdose
Alaska District Court Judge Aaron Peterson handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Samantha...
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Trump signs 2 immigration actions to curb ‘birth tourism,’ limit birthright citizenship
Additional details weren’t provided, but Trump said he thought his latest actions would be...
Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran’s parliament is reviewing a plan to ban ships linked to the U.S., Israel and other...
Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Snails are slimy. But there’s more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It’s a...
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