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Sitka driver injures bicyclist in HPR accident
A Sitka driver without a valid license hit a bike rider Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Halibut Point Road and Peterson Ave.
City denies new public records appeal from former Sitka Assembly candidate
Austin Cranford said he submitted a public records request to the city in February to understand how the city is handling sign-on bonuses and high turnover at the police department. He claims staff’s response included unlawful redactions and denied the existence of some documents.
Mt. Edgecumbe cuts teachers amid ongoing budget and enrollment issues
Mt. Edgecumbe High School is cutting staff for the second year in a row amid ongoing budget and enrollment issues. While last year’s position cuts were mostly refilled at the end of the summer, administrators say they'll only re-hire for the cut positions this year if more students enroll.
April 28, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
Sitka’s Sustainability Commission is hoping to finalize a long-awaited plan for the future. When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (4-28-26), it will consider the commission’s goals for the next year.
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Commentary: Make your voice heard on the draft Tongass Forest Plan
My name is Bethany Goodrich, and I wonder how many of you listening have also made your favorite memories on Kruzof Island? An Island so iconic, so important to our community, it’s part of our identity. If you care about Kruzof, listen up.
The Morning Interview
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Municipal Administrator talks new fire chief search, spring cleanup, Sitka’s energy future
The City of Sitka is still on the hunt for a new fire chief; Sitka's spring cleanup is ongoing; and the public is invited to give input on Sitka's energy future.
Latest Boys Run season celebrates with dinosaur themed 5K
Claire Weber (After School Prevention Specialist at SAFV), Desmond Murphy (runner), and Bryce...
Sitka Whale Rearticulation Project showcases completed whale skeleton and mural
Dr. Lauren Wild and Stacy Golden join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the journey of assembling the skeleton, as well as what attendees can expect from the event.
Southeast News
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Tlingit carver Israel Shotridge remembered for his artistry
Tlingit Master Carver Israel Shotridge (pictured left) was known to work with family members, like...
Forest Service advances Prince of Wales logging project
The proposed Twin Mountain II Timber Sale encompasses two areas near Red Bay and Naukati on Prince...
Wrangell man rescued from second-story deck as house fire claims his pets
Fire crews put out house fire eight miles near Wrangell on April 27, 2026. (Colette...
Alaska News
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Forecasters say river breakup has above average flood risk
The River Watch team will be back in full force this year, working directly with communities on the Yukon and Kuskokwim and closely monitoring impacts as the ice goes out after a historically cold winter.
Forecasters say river breakup has above-average flood risk. Here’s what to know
The River Watch team will be back in full force this year, working directly with communities on the Yukon and Kuskokwim and closely monitoring impacts as the ice goes out after a historically cold winter.
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes election reform bill, citing concerns over timeline ahead of 2026 election
It’s unclear whether the bill has enough support to overcome a veto — it requires 40 votes,...
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Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week
This week, the federal government’s been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments,...
How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing
The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous...
‘Decimate’ means much more today than it did in ancient Rome
Today, most people know the word as a synonym for “destroy.” But fewer realize its...
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