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Trails temporarily shut down in Sitka National Historical Park
Bear and human activity triggered a temporary closure of the Sitka National Historical Park today.
Sitka Assembly greenlights $1.1 million in federal funds for school district
The Sitka Assembly voted to allocate more than $1.1 million in retroactive federal funding to the Sitka School District at its meeting Tuesday night (6-9-26).
Sitka man convicted of stalking receives eight year sentence
A Sitka man convicted of stalking was sentenced to eight years in prison last month.
June 9, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
At its meeting tonight (6-9-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider appropriating more than $1.1 million in federal funds to the Sitka School District.
The Morning Interview
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In the market for mariculture? Nonprofit looks to lift up local farms
Southeast Alaska has prime conditions for mariculture, the cultivation of salt-water organisms like oysters, seaweed, and shellfish. Andrew Jylkka and Sara Ebersole join KCAW to discuss what opportunities mariculture can bring to the state and how their organizations can help.
Local artist honors generations of fishermen through paintings
Stephen Lawrie's new collection of portraits showcases fishermen of the past. The exhibition will open June 13 at the Pioneer Bar.
Film about librarians’ fight for First Amendment to screen at Sitka Public Library
Adult Services Librarian Margot O'Connell joins KCAW to highlight the history between book bans, librarians, and democracy.
Southeast News
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Federal lawsuit alleges wrongful prosecution following mishandled Metlakatla police investigation
A Metlakatla Police Department vehicle shown in May 2026. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) A former...
Friends of Anan excited for upcoming season!
It’s almost time to watch the bears enjoy their time feasting on salmon at Anan Creek. The Anan...
After vote to close, Ketchikan says goodbye to two elementary schools
Point Higgins Elementary School, in Ketchikan, shown in December 2025. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) On...
Alaska News
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Alaska Division of Elections intends to strike U.S. Senate challenger Dan Sullivan from the ballot
“Some number of voters … will attempt to vote for Sen. Sullivan and will fail because of...
Gasline tax bill heads for House vote as developer pledges to prioritize Alaska labor
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and pipeline developer Glenfarne say they support the bill, which passed from...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 11, 2026
House lawmakers get closer to passing a tax cut bill for the proposed Alaska LNG project.
NPR
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A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday — now what?
The government says more than 60% of the president’s daily intelligence briefing relies on...
It’s SpaceX’s first day on the stock market
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the...
Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina
The World Cup is drawing attention to soccer’s growing popularity in Canada. Soccer has...
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