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New Sitka School Board members take oath
New school board members were sworn in on Friday (10-16-26) during a special meeting at the Sitka School District office.
Ad hoc committee delivers recs for MEHS
A committee directed with making recommendations for improvements at the state run boarding school in Sitka has delivered its findings to the Alaska Board of Education and Early Development.
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’s new mayor, assembly members take oaths of office
Sitka’s new mayor and assembly members took their oaths of office at the Sitka Assembly meeting Tuesday night (10-13-26). The group also said farewell to outgoing mayor Steven Eisenbeisz, who served in the role since 2020.
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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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SRF, city seek feedback on Parks and Rec master plan at upcoming open house
The Sitka Recreation Foundation and City of Sitka are hosting an open house for the Sitka Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Thursday, October 22, from 4-7 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
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.
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Disaster declaration issued after Ketchikan landslide, storm damage
Ketchikan’s city and borough mayors have issued a joint disaster declaration after a landslide...
Ketchikan nonprofit launches initiative to strengthen health advocacy for local Filipino families
The Ketchikan Wellness Coalition was awarded a grant as part of the Rural Health Transformation...
South Tongass fire station rebuild complete
The South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department began operating out of the newly rebuilt firehouse...
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The race for Alaska’s next governor: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins | Talk of Alaska
Former Sitka state lawmaker and Democratic candidate for governor Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins shares his vision for Alaska’s future.
‘Oh my god, there she is’: Alaska pilot describes finding dog lost after avalanche
LouLou, a four-year-old huskydoodle,was reunited with her family after spending more than two days alone in the mountains.
Ketchikan issues disaster declaration after landslide
Last week’s landslide is one of several in Ketchikan in recent years. Last year, a rockslide blocked the island’s main highway. In 2024, a landslide killed a city worker.
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Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive
Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.
Vanessa Kerry is the new WHO envoy for health resilience. What’s on her to-do list?
A respected figure in the world of global health, Dr. Kerry takes on a new responsibility. She says it’s challenging but not “daunting.”
DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff’s child safety concerns
The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with voting crimes as Election Day nears. And, TikTok staff raised child safety concerns with executives, who failed to act, court records show.
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