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More than 1,600 Sitkans vote early in general election
Tomorrow is election day, and many Sitkans have already cast their ballots. In this election, voters around the state will choose Alaska’s next governor, as well as their state and national representatives, and vote on a ballot measure that would repeal Alaska’s open primary and ranked choice voting systems.
Adams outlines priorities as STA’s GM
Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s new general manager Bert Adams has been on the job for a few months, and he hopes to spend the next year planning for the Tribe’s future.
Return of haunted ship calls for all hands on deck
After a year off, spurred by the government shutdown, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kukui is once again a haunted ship. Here's how the crew was preparing for the return of Sitka’s long-standing Halloween tradition.
Listen: Sitka Chamber hosts Ballot Prop 2 forum
Next week, for the third time in six years, Alaskans will once again weigh in on ranked choice voting. Ballot Measure 2 on the November 3 midterm ballot, would repeal ranked choice voting in the state.
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A call for state leaders to prioritize MEHS, education
Hi, my name is Kadyn Cross. I’m a junior, and I’m the student body president at Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
Election Hub
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2026 Alaska Voter Guide
The Alaska Beacon, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Public Media and KTOO, asked every Alaska candidate for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, governor and legislature their positions on several questions, drawing from input from readers.
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Got a sweet tooth? SAFV to host 2nd annual dessert auction
Sitkans Against Family Violence Director Natalie Wojcik and Board Chair Emma Bruhl join KCAW to talk about their organization's services and upcoming fundraiser this Sunday, Nov. 8.
30th annual Sitka Whalefest kicks off Thursday night
The event kicks off Thursday evening with a film festival and runs through Sunday.
Locals will show off their skills at upcoming Sitkans Can Dance showcase
Every other year, Sitka Studio of Dance hosts a dance showcase, where Sitkans show off their ballet, jazz, Zumba, and contemporary talents.
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Bynum wins in state House District 1 race
(Photo courtesy of Jeremy Bynum) Southern Southeast Alaskans chose to reelect their state...
State ferry Columbia delayed in Ketchikan
The ferry Columbia is shown at Ketchikan’s shipyard on Sept. 19, 2022. (Eric Stone/KRBD) The...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
What to know about preliminary election results in Alaska.
Alaska voters fire two Kenai judges, following judicial council’s recommendation
Only once, in 1982, have Alaskans voted out two judges in the same election.
6 takeaways from Alaska’s election
Alaska’s election night brought surprises, close races and the likelihood of a Democratic governor...
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Trump’s arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction
A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government...
As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards
Some Americans squeezed by high prices are relying more on their local libraries for things like...
The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election
Tuesday’s dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to...
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