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Helicopter crash site in Sitka remains closed for U.S. Coast Guard investigation
The U.S. Forest Service issued an updated closure order today (6-25-26) for the area on Harbor Mountain, where a MH-60 Jayhawk carrying four crew from Air Station Sitka went down during a training exercise.
Dunleavy vetoes $123k for Mt. Edgecumbe maintenance position
Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed about $123,000 from the state budget Wednesday that was earmarked for a maintenance position at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka.
Get to know Sitka’s only downtown clown
Tourist season is in full swing in Alaska, which means some visitors find themselves waiting in long lines for shuttles. But in Sitka, sometimes there’s free entertainment as one college student back home for the summer looks to get crowds laughing downtown.
City clarifies sales tax responsibilities for Sitka business owners
The Sitka Assembly approved a new ordinance Tuesday night (6-23-26) that clarifies the sales tax responsibilities of local business owners.
The Morning Interview
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Sitka Music Festival is ‘like a dinner party’ for world’s greatest musicians
The 55th Sitka Music Festival wraps up this weekend. Violinist Yuriy Bekker, pianist Dominic Dousa, and Zuill Bailey, the festival's artistic director, join KCAW to talk about the bonds created between the musicians.
Brave Heart Volunteers’ fundraiser to offer handmade ceramics and homemade soup
Community members can purchase handmade bowls and enjoy free soup and bread from local restaurants June 28 at Centennial Hall to donate to Brave Heart Volunteers.
Celebrate summer at Sitka Farmers Market this Saturday
Sitka Farmers' Market kicks off June 27 at ANB Founders Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Debe Brincefield, the market's manager, joins KCAW to share what visitors can expect to see.
Southeast News
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Wrangell Public School District applied for major education grant
The Wrangell school district has applied for a major state grant that would pay for the headsets and software for a new virtual learning program to help students train for healthcare careers. The district is in the running for...
Eye doctor brings minimally invasive eye procedures to Ketchikan
The Ketchikan Eye Care Center is now offering two different laser procedures, the first of its...
Walk Gently on this Land to premier July 5th in Wrangell
A documentary on Wrangell and the people who live here is set to premiere on July 5 at the Nolan...
Alaska News
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Judge puts 2nd Dan Sullivan back on ballot in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
The Division of Election disqualified Dan Sullivan of Petersburg after deciding his challenge was...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, June 26, 2026
State lawmakers reflect on a flurry of new laws — and vetoes from Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Dozens of Alaska bills meet their fate at Gov. Dunleavy’s desk
Gov. Mike Dunleavy told lawmakers on Thursday he’d vetoed six bills. Meanwhile, dozens more have passed into law. Here’s a look at a few vetoes and new laws.
NPR
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Critical fire weather complicates firefighting efforts in massive Utah wildfire
Firefighters working on the nation’s largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are...
Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia
The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have...
Opinion: Ranch dressing is a winner at the World Cup games
NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the popularity of ranch dressing among international visitors...
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