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Sitka Planning Commission says no data centers for now
At a meeting on October 21, the Sitka Planning Commission recommended prohibiting the construction of data centers, at least for now.
Sitkans discuss proposed updates to city taxi code
Assembly member Thor Christianson stands in front of Sitkans gathered to discuss a proposed update...
Wireless outage prevents cell calls to 911
Sitka experienced an outage that affected some wireless services today (10-21-26).
Snapshots of 2026 Alaska Day parade
Alaska Day, also known as Reconciliation Day, marked 159 years since Alaska was formally transferred from Russia to the United States. Sitkans lined Lincoln Street on Sunday (10-18-26) to watch the annual Alaska Day parade, followed by a reenactment of the transfer on Noow Tlein, or Castle Hill.
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Commentary: Don’t be fooled by ballot spoiler Eric Hafner
I want to take a minute to cut through the endless political mailers, ads, and social media posts we are all drowning in to warn Alaskan voters about a spoiler candidate for US House of Representatives, Eric Hafner.
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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Bluegrass band Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road to perform on PAC stage this Friday
North Carolina-based bluegrass band Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road will be performing at the Sitka Performing Arts Center on October 30 from 7-9 p.m.
Sitka Rotary Club brings awareness to polio
World Polio Day is October 24. The day aims to bring attention to the eradication of polio.
Tourism manager to launch ‘Sitka Talks Tourism’ series
Sitka's tourism manager, Judson Rusk, is launching a new outreach initiative to engage with the community and get input on the city's management of tourism.
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Ketchikan Police Department says new homeless laws lead to few arrests
Entrance to the Ketchikan Police Department pictured on Dec. 9, 2025 (Hunter Morrison/KRBD)...
House District 1 candidates talk education funding, affordable housing at KRBD forum
Both candidates running for Alaska’s House District 1 seat attended the live candidate forum at...
Ketchikan Indian Community awarded $5M for addiction healing center
The Ketchikan Indian Community recently purchased and plans to convert the former Salmon Falls...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 26, 2026
The Peltola campaign asks a judge to dismiss a federal lawsuit that aims to block results if she...
Dan J. Sullivan switches from Republican to ‘undeclared’ ahead of general election
The candidate didn’t remember making the change, saying “to be honest with you, I am...
Fairbanks Air Traffic Control Tower to close overnight due to staffing shortages
The Federal Aviation Administration says the closure is temporary and that planes can still land...
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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or
Kane was followed in the voting by Kylian Mbappé. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third...
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Southern California
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured...
Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory from their first World Series title after routing the Tampa...
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