Local News

Sitka Grand Jury indicts six in February

by KCAW News | Mar 13, 2026

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.

Sitka Legacy Foundation’s latest grant aims to directly tackle food insecurity

by Ryan Cotter | Mar 11, 2026

The one-time grant is currently accepting proposals on projects contributing to food security in Sitka and Port Alexander.

Rising in ranks, Sitka police lieutenant steps up to lead department

by Hope McKenney | Mar 11, 2026

Sitka is getting a new full-time police chief. The Sitka Assembly approved the promotion of Lieutenant Mike Hall to the position at its meeting Tuesday night.

Sitka police host community conversation on use of force

by Hope McKenney | Mar 10, 2026

One of six indictments issued by a Sitka Grand Jury last month involved police use of force. Sitka’s interim police chief Chad Goeden said during a recent community conversation that fortunately, use of force is uncommon in Sitka.

The Morning Interview

Sentinel Sports: Mt. Edgecumbe teams come out on top in Region 5 tournament

Mar 13, 2026

Mt. Edgecumbe High Schools' boys and girls basketball teams are heading to state next week, along with the Sitka High School boys team.

Original Artist Grind the grand finale for 31st season

Mar 12, 2026

This Saturday, artists will perform their original work at the grand finale of the 31st season of The Grind.

‘Ship Happens’ in local murder mystery theater fundraiser

Mar 11, 2026

Bare Stage Collective theater company will present an original murder mystery dinner theater production “Ship Happens: A Murder at Sea” 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Harbor Mountain Brewing company. Rach Roach and Logan Bradford joined KCAW for the Morning interview to discuss the upcoming show, which was written by a cast of six and takes place on a cruise ship.