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USFS to hold public subsistence hearings in light of proposed Roadless Rule repeal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last month announced its plan to repeal the Roadless Rule, a 2001 environmental conservation law that protects national forests from logging. That includes about half of the Tongass National Forest’s 16.7 million acres. Subsistence users in Southeast Alaska are concerned how the potential rollback could impact their resources.
Listen: Chamber of Commerce mayoral forum
Sitka’s mayoral candidates gathered at Harrigan Centennial Hall on Wednesday evening (9-23-26) for a forum hosted by the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce.
Sitka Assembly asked to weigh in on remaining beer and wine license
The Sitka Assembly was faced with a difficult choice at its meeting on Tuesday (9-22-26) when it was asked to recommend one of two local businesses for the community’s last available beer and wine license.
Sitka Assembly directs windfall funds to downtown thoroughfare upgrades
The Sitka Assembly at its meeting Tuesday voted to direct a multi-million-dollar state grant toward upgrading Lincoln Street. The money will go toward things like widened sidewalks, Seawalk connectivity, lighting, and drainage.
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2026 Sitka Municipal Election Hub
Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 6.
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Upcoming event celebrates local afterschool programs
The nationwide event celebrates afterschool programs and their vital role in supporting children, families, and communities.
Sitka Spruce Tips hosts family skate night to kick off new 4-H year
A new 4-H season starts this week. Sitka Spruce Tips Coordinator Jasmine Shaw joins KCAW to talk about 4-H registration and activities in Sitka.
New season of Sitka’s Monthly Grind kicks off Oct. 3
The Monthly Grind is back for its 32nd season. The first community concert is Saturday, Oct. 3., at 7 p.m. at Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi Community House
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Southeast Conference kicks off in Ketchikan
Southeast Conference’s annual economic summit kicked off in Ketchikan on Tuesday. (Hunter...
Four more Alaska Native boarding school students to be repatriated, including one to Ketchikan
Carlisle Barracks Main Post Cemetery, where (Office of Army Cemeteries) Sheepinsh Goah has always...
Ketchikan man dies in car crash on North Tongass Highway
An Alaska State Troopers vehicle shown in Ketchikan. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) A 78-year-old...
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Balancing the benefits and stressors of the great outdoors | Line One
Hear how to experience the physical and mental health benefits of the great outdoors while managing the worry that sometimes tags along.
Join us for News & Brews trivia! | Oct. 3
Join Alaska Public Media at 907 Alehouse and Grill in Anchorage on October 3 for a free trivia event — meet reporters, grab a drink and a bite and test your Alaska knowledge.
Trump will unveil $54 billion in South Korean investment for Alaska LNG project
Trump is expected to announce plans for South Korea to invest roughly $54 billion in a project to export natural gas from Alaska, a proposal long backed by Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
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Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps
As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong
The Cornell lawsuit filed by a woman alleging a brutal rape raises questions on how police handle such cases. The majority of police lack adequate training on trauma-informed approaches, experts say.
Trump officials changed forms for overseas voters amid a GOP push to restrict voting
The Pentagon made last-minute changes to forms that many overseas U.S. citizens use for absentee voting, removing a category of citizens that Republicans have been pushing to block from voting.
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