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New report shows Sitka childcare capacity maxed out, city looks for path forward
Sitka’s childcare system has the capacity to serve only about half of the young children who need it. That’s according to a childcare needs assessment that was presented to the Sitka Assembly at its meeting Tuesday night.
With Hughey to retire, affordable housing nonprofit seeks new leader
Sitka Community Land Trust’s executive director Randy Hughey is stepping down. When he retires next year, 14 houses and six apartments will stand in the neighborhood where the nonprofit first broke ground in 2019, testing out a model for affordable housing as one solution to Sitka’s housing crisis.
Outer Coast’s inaugural graduating class completes ‘two-year experiment’ in Sitka
Two years ago, 13 students began their higher education journey as part of the first undergraduate class for Outer Coast. Last week [5-8-26] they graduated, leading attendees to reflect on how the school’s non-traditional education model has transformed the class and its extended community.
May 12, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
At its meeting tonight (5-12-26), the Sitka Assembly will hear the results of a months-long childcare needs assessment study.
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RurAL CAP seeks volunteers for companion programs
Two key programs include the Senior Companion Program, which pairs up older adults aged 55 and over to help them maintain their independence, stay socially connected, and navigate daily life with dignity, and the Elder Mentor Program, which pairs older adults with children who may need extra support, whether that's help in reading, building confidence, or having a steady, caring presence in their lives.
ACLU hosts ‘Know Your Rights’ events in Sitka
On Wednesday and Thursday, this week, Sitkans gathered to learn more about their rights when interacting with immigration law enforcement.
Applications now open for Spruce Root’s 2026 ‘Path to Prosperity’ program
A dozen entrepreneurs will soon have a shot at $20,000 and all of the mentorship and resources that come with Spruce Root's annual Path to Prosperity program.
Southeast News
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Ketchikan man sentenced to 60 years for sexual abuse of a minor
Ketchikan’s district courthouse stands at 415 Main Street. (Eric Stone/KRBD) A Ketchikan man was...
Wrangell To Build Solar Farm
A 44-acre solar power farm in Wrangell is starting up. The local borough assembly approved the...
Thorne Bay unofficial mayoral election results are in
The entrance to Thorne Bay City Hall is shown on Sept. 17, 2021. (Eric Stone/KRBD) The City of...
Alaska News
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Journalist walking across the globe for last decade takes to the sea in Southeast Alaska
National Geographic journalist Paul Salopek has been walking around the world since 2013. But now...
An Alaska Peninsula volcano is showing signs of unrest prompting additional studies
The Alaska Volcano Observatory raised Kupreanof Volcano’s alert level to Advisory and its...
Solar farm to be built in Wrangell to address high demand, reduce energy costs
The 44-acre project on the island town will compliment the existing hydropower system during...
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Hantavirus countdown: U.S. cruise passengers settle in for 42 days of waiting
The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has potentially exposed passengers to a deadly disease....
Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy
FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup song is “Dai Dai” from Shakira and Burna Boy....
The Trump administration is planning a prayer event on the National Mall. All but one of the speakers is Christian
The event comes as a new survey finds that many Americans aren’t comfortable mixing religion...
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