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Sitka Assembly approves contract extension with bulk water shipper
The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (10-13-26) approved a contract extension with investors looking to ship bulk water out of Sitka. This is the second contract extension for Arctic Blue Waters Alaska since the city agreed to sell them the right to purchase water from Blue Lake in 2021.
Sitka Assembly approves new city administrator employment agreement
At its meeting on Tuesday (10-13-26), the Sitka Assembly approved an employment agreement with incoming municipal administrator Gerrie Cotter.
First graders dig up Tlingit potatoes
Students from Xóots Elementary School harvested the Tlingit potatoes they planted in Pacific High School's garden in the spring.
Sitkans celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Nearly 300 Sitkans gathered at Harrigan Centennial Hall to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with a pot luck and dances. Local Tlingít dancers and six dance groups from Mt. Edgecumbe High School performed throughout the evening.
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No Kings National Day of Action emphasizes early voting in Sitka
Joann Torgeson and Pat Kehoe from Sitkans for Peace and Democracy will host a community information session on early voting ahead of the midterm election at the Crescent Harbor net shed Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by a No Kings protest.
Sitkans put chili recipes to the test at 10th Annual Alaska Day Brew Fest
The 10th Annual Alaska Day Brewfest is Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Education opportunities plentiful at Sitka Whalefest
Rural Alaska Students and One-Health Research (RASOR) program coordinator Rosie Cunningham, and University of Alaska professor Ellen Chenoweth joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the educational opportunities available for students at Sitka Whalefest this November.
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South Tongass fire station rebuild complete
The South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department began operating out of the newly rebuilt firehouse...
Construction begins on student housing project in Klawock that aims to boost local workforce
Tribal leaders and community partners commemorate the first day of construction of the new...
Student scientists present at national competition
Three of the Wrangell High School students, who were honored at the regional Advancing Indigenous...
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Special committee identifies improvements for state-run Mt. Edgecumbe High School
The state formed the committee to review concerns and make recommendations for improvements at the state-run boarding school after a tumultuous year of budget cuts, staff turnover and student disenrollment.
State favors ENSTAR in dueling Kenai gas storage project proposals
The City of Kenai says the report makes a key omission: that ownership of the storage space is contested. The city says it owns the reservoir pore space – and that an outside lawyer agrees.
A year after Halong, a birthday is a chance for Kwig evacuees to connect with home
Just days before ex-typhoon Halong, Marie White traveled from Bethel to her hometown of Kwigillingok to celebrate her 67th birthday. This year, the whole family is back together, with little idea when they may be able to return...
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Trump casts doubt on press secretary’s future
Katie Zacharia’s first official day was on Monday.
Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.
Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
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