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Alaska’s human rights commission ushers in resolutions in support of blind and visually impaired Alaskans
Sitkan and State Commissioner of Human Rights William Craig introduced the two resolutions, focusing on improving education and voting access.
Sitka Grand Jury indicts six in February
One Sitkan was indicted in February after allegedly assaulting a police officer while resisting arrest. The case was one of six indictments issued by a Sitka Grand Jury last month.
8 arms, 32 potential names: Sitkans pick ‘zesty’ name for the aquarium’s new octopus
The five-week voting bracket culminated in two names: one that reflects the giant pacific octopus' adorable appearance, the other that reflects her cheeky personality.
State Board of Education approves ad hoc committee for MEHS
The Alaska State Board of Education is establishing an ad hoc committee for Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
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Upcoming Pub Talk offers a whale of a good time (and knowledge)!
Keith Nyitray and Andy Szabo join KCAW for the Morning Interview to share what to expect at an upcoming Pub Talk on the interactions between humans and whales in forraging for herring.
Newest SSSC fellow researches past and current unrest at Mt. Edgecumbe volcano
The Sitka Sound Science Center's Science in Residency fellow for March to April is Claire Puleio, a PhD candidate at the University of Alaska Fairbanks specializing in volcanology.
Alaska Library Association’s upcoming conference in Sitka will be one for the books
Jessica Ieremia and Kari Sagel join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss what the upcoming conference will entail, its events Sitkans can get involved in, and how to check out various local goods in an upcoming auction.
Southeast News
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Tlingit and Haida Delegate and Community Council Member election nears end; meet two of five candidates
Wrangell residents Sandy Churchill and Ken Neish Hoyt are running for 2026 Tlingit and Haida...
M/V Lituya to begin daily ferry service
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Lituya provides regular service between Metlakatla Indian...
Borough assembly moves forward with KIC-led addiction healing center project
The Ketchikan Indian Community recently purchased and plans to convert the former Salmon Falls...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Despite last year’s funding increase, school districts brace for another round of deep cuts.
Six years after the last polar bear boat tour in Kaktovik, the community is working to bring the industry back
The federal government halted boat polar bear viewing in Kaktovik over five years ago, following criticism from the community.
Falconry in the Last Frontier | Hometown, Alaska
Discover what falconry is and how this ancient hunting tradition is practiced in Alaska today....
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Palestinians celebrate Eid in Gaza, making the most of a fragile ceasefire
The ceasefire, in effect for the past six months, has brought some reprieve to Palestinians in...
Martial arts star Chuck Norris dies at 86
Norris karate chopped and kickboxed his way through more than a dozen action films in the ’80s, before leaping to TV in Walker, Texas Ranger.
He’s one reason why aid cuts weren’t as dire for the HIV population as predicted
Harerimana Ismail of Uganda is a community health worker who checks on kids with HIV. He lost his...
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