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Special election would ask Sitkans to consider sales tax increase
The Sitka Assembly voted Tuesday night to hold a special election in the new year. If the initiative is approved on second reading, Sitka voters will weigh in on a seasonal sales tax increase to fund a local childcare initiative.
Sitka fishermen meet with Congressional candidate Bill Hill
Bill Hill, an independent candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, met with Sitka fishermen at Seafood Producers Cooperative to ask questions and better understand their concerns about fishing in Southeast.
Nat Geo photographers train next generation of storytellers in Sitka
Undergrad and high school students from Sitka participated in a week-long photography camp hosted by National Geographic and the Alaska Whale Foundation earlier this month.
October 27, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
Sitka voters could soon weigh in on a seasonal sales tax to fund a local childcare initiative. When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider setting a special election for February 2.
Commentary
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Commentary: Don’t be fooled by ballot spoiler Eric Hafner
I want to take a minute to cut through the endless political mailers, ads, and social media posts we are all drowning in to warn Alaskan voters about a spoiler candidate for US House of Representatives, Eric Hafner.
Election Hub
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2026 Alaska Voter Guide
The Alaska Beacon, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Public Media and KTOO, asked every Alaska candidate for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, governor and legislature their positions on several questions, drawing from input from readers.
The Morning Interview
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SYLC organizers discuss initiatives, recruitment
SYLC members from Sitka and Mt. Edgecumbe high schools joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss the program, its community initiatives, and how to get involved.
Running of the boots returns this Halloween
Running of the Boots is back! Cosley Bruno and Kolby Sirowich from Sitka Conservation Society invite the community to put on rain gear and Halloween costumes for a race around the seawalk this Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Bluegrass band Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road to perform on PAC stage this Friday
North Carolina-based bluegrass band Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road will be performing at the Sitka Performing Arts Center on October 30 from 7-9 p.m.
Southeast News
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Prince of Wales nonprofit to develop mobile health program
A sign marks a scenic route on Prince of Wales island. SEAKdrones LLC A Prince of Wales Island...
Mayor of Hydaburg recognized for subsistence rights advocacy
Hydaburg Mayor Tony Christianson goes seine fishing for salmon in Eek Inlet off Prince of Wales...
Flight grounded in Wrangell after engine failure
An Alaska Airlines plane is expected to depart Wrangell on Wednesday after spending several days...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Gov. Dunleavy orders an investigation into Democrats’ alleged ballot-stacking scheme in...
What to know about Alaska’s Ballot Measure 2
Alaska voters will decide whether to repeal ranked choice voting, open primaries and a “dark...
How the New York Times broke the story on secret candidate recruiting in Alaska’s Senate race
New York Times reporter Kellen Browning says it started with Democratic candidate Mary...
NPR
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Justice Department issues subpoenas to California election workers
Grand jury subpoenas sent to election workers in Los Angeles come amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and California election officials over the state’s voter rolls.
Alaska’s all-important Senate race is roiled by a report on alleged spoiler candidate
New reporting alleging Democratic efforts to prop up a spoiler candidate has roiled Alaska’s...
Patrick Stewart, a perceptive patriarch in ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ dies at 86
Stewart was raised by an abusive father but became best known for playing kind, paternal leaders...
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