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Sitka Grand Jury indicts four in March
A Sitka Grand Jury indicted 4 people last month on charges ranging from driving under the influence to selling substances to minors.
April 14, 2026: What’s on the agenda at the Sitka Assembly meeting?
At its meeting tonight (4-13-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider approving an updated historic preservation plan.
Shelley Hughes talks managing the state’s economy, education, and building job opportunities as part of Southeast campaign for governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Shelley Hughes visited Sitka last week as part of her statewide campaign.
Sitka schools extend academic year following snow day cancellations
Sitka students will have to wait a bit longer for their summer break this year. District staff made the announcement to parents on Thursday.
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Sentinel Sports: MEHS boys basketball team’s historic state tournament
March was a big month for Mt. Edgecumbe sports. The high school's boys basketball team won their first state championship, ending a 75-year history without a title.
STA asks enrolled tribal citizens to fill out community needs assessment
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska launched a Community Needs Assessment survey to better understand the well-being, priorities, and values of its tribal citizens.
From 3D printing molars, to developing lesson plans: how Sitka High School’s CTE program empowers students to explore professional interests
Sitka High School's Mike Viera, Tyler Majeski, Vance Balovich, and Ali Chapman share their experiences in the Career and Technical Education program, how that has helped determine their future professional paths, and why other community organizations should consider partnering with the program.
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Wrangell’s Fred Angerman Inducted into Alaska High School Hall of Fame Posthumously
Fred Angerman Jr. will be inducted in the 2026 Alaska High School Hall of Fame. (Courtesy of Sumi...
Wrangell assembly preview: Tideland Construction land, fee and rates adjustment
Wrangell City Hall on March 26, 2026. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) Wrangell’s City and Borough...
Aging asbestos pipe bursts in downtown Wrangell, sends mud in downtown gift shop
Wrangell Public Works crew fix broken water main on April 8, 2026. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) Kim...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 17, 2026
Sen. Dan Sullivan highlights icebreaker vessels being built for Alaska.
Socioeconomic status a key factor in understanding Alaska test data, lawmakers hear
Statewide, about 33% of students tested at or above grade level expectations in language arts and...
Anchorage School District lays off more than 50 teachers
Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt says the cuts are necessary after a local funding proposition...
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Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest
At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the...
Will the DHS shutdown affect security for the World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup is a little over 50 days away. NPR’s Rob Schmitz talks to former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem about the security concerns people have about hosting the tournament in America...
Eight children killed in a shooting in Louisiana, police say
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport, Louisiana police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 people were shot.
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