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SEARHC opens Sitka hospital to patients
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium opened the doors of its new Sitka hospital to patients this week.
Message in a bottle is a page of Sitka’s marine debris story
Over the past year and a half, the Sitka Sound Science Center’s marine debris cleanup program has removed plastic buoys and tangled rope from the coast. In June, the crew came across a mysterious message in a bottle.
Two Sitkans apply to fill vacant school board seats
Two Sitkans have applied to fill two vacant seats on the Sitka School Board until the next municipal election.
More than 100 Sitkans march downtown to celebrate LGBTQ2+ Pride
More than 100 Sitkans decorated in rainbows and holding signs that read “Love is a terrible thing to hate” and “Protect Queer Kids,” gathered in Totem Square on Saturday for the culmination of Pride Month.
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Food safety, entrepreneurship classes to be offered in Sitka
UAF Professor of Extension Sarah Lewis will offer several courses in Sitka later this month on gardening, food safety, and preservation.
Naturalist-led cruise to cap Fourth of July in Sitka
After Saturday's parade, Sitkans can continue the party on the water with the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society's annual Fourth of July Cruise.
ADF&G wildlife management biologist’s safety tips for bear season
Steve Bethune, wildlife management biologist from ADF&G, joins KCAW to share best practices regarding bear activity this year in Sitka.
Southeast News
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Mahtani steps down from Ketchikan City Council
Ketchikan City Hall is seen in February 2024. (Jack Darrell/KRBD) Ketchikan City Councilmember Jai...
Borough Investment Account update!
The borough’s Permanent Fund savings account earned about $3 million on its investments over the...
Ketchikan shipyard secures nearly $100M federal contract
Aerial view of NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow underway. (Image courtesy of NOAA.) JAG Ketchikan landed...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
State lawmakers fail to meet an informal deadline to vote on a tax-cut bill for the Alaska LNG...
State lawmakers delay vote on Alaska LNG tax bill until mid-July
Lawmakers had planned to reconvene in Juneau July 1 to vote on a compromise bill cutting taxes for...
At this Wasilla ranch, horses are part of the mental health care team
An equine-assisted psychotherapy program in Wasilla helps people process trauma, grief and mental...
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Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group
Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other...
Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
Man, it’s a hot one! Don’t go out in this summer’s heat wave before you arm...
Federal civil rights data holds schools accountable. Under Trump, it’s 6 months late
The Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying,...
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