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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.
JKT stops in Sitka for Alaska Day parade
With just over two weeks left in the race to be Alaska’s next governor, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins made a stop in Sitka over Alaska Day weekend. The Democrat was the only gubernatorial candidate to participate in Sunday’s parade (10-18-26). His visit comes shortly after President Donald Trump endorsed Republican candidate Bernadette Wilson at his recent rally in Wasilla.
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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.
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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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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.
STA to host hands-on training for home oil tanks
Callie Simmons from Sitka Tribe of Alaska's Resource Protection Department joins KCAW to discuss STA's upcoming training on home heating oil tanks. Hands-on demonstrations will go over proper maintenance of tanks, how to prevent leaks, and how to deal with spills.
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Ketchikan Indian Community awarded $5M for addiction healing center
The Ketchikan Indian Community recently purchased and plans to convert the former Salmon Falls...
‘We should not have to choose’: Alaska Native education specialists say culture and academics go together
Ethan Petticrew talks about the benefits of culturally grounded education during a panel at the...
Ketchikan planning commissioner removed for making discriminatory remarks
In this 2019 file photo, the seal of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough is shown on display in the...
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 23, 2026
Reaction to a federal lawsuit attempting to block a Democratic win in Alaska’s U.S Senate...
Anchorage narrows Midtown street to make room for snow storage
City officials say Denali Street is much wider than it needs to be, and having closer snow storage...
The 1st night of Quyana brought ovations, tears and a surprise proposal
14 dance groups are performing over the two Quyana nights during the AFN convention in...
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Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran...
Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend
Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared...
The Pentagon’s guidelines for “responsible AI” aren’t always followed, report shows
The Pentagon is building weapons and projects with AI capabilities that officials say don’t...
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