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FCC comment deadline Oct. 13 on future of school internet subsidy
A federal program that lowers internet bills for some public institutions across the country is under review. If it’s cut, the Sitka School District would lose out on some funding.
At revived press in heart of Southeast Alaska, artists imprint their love for the Tongass
In a remote corner of Southeast Alaska, a rare printing press has been revived after seven years of lying dormant. The press belonged to a late wood engraver and his wife, who left their land, and nearly all they owned, to the Sitka Conservation Society nearly a decade ago.
Unofficial election results are in for Sitka
A proposition to change a city law governing special elections was rejected by voters Tuesday night. Sitka also elected a new mayor, assembly and school board members.
Unofficial election returns for listening communities
Unofficial election results are in for several of KCAW’s listening communities.
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2026 Sitka Municipal Election Hub
Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 6.
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AmDocs film festival returns to Sitka for second year
Organizer Debbie Miller and musician Sheila Del Bosque join KCAW for the Morning Interview to give listeners a taste of what the festival has planned Oct. 9-11.
WhaleFest to celebrate ‘Generation of Giants’ on 30th anniversary
The 30th annual Sitka WhaleFest kicks off soon, celebrating "generations of giants" from the people who shaped the symposium over the past three decades to the next generation of researchers.
Upcoming event celebrates local afterschool programs
The nationwide event celebrates afterschool programs and their vital role in supporting children, families, and communities.
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Wrangell clay becomes art
The Nolan Center has a new entryway exhibit showcasing handmade pots made from rare, local clay...
Amid declining population, Southeast Alaska sees record job count
A view of Downtown Ketchikan near the intersection of Dock and Front streets in 2017. (Leila...
Ketchikan code change allows for removal of borough appointed officials
Ketchikan’s borough offices are in the White Cliff Building (KRBD staff photo) More than a dozen...
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 9, 2026
Gubernatorial candidates trade barbs and make their case at Debate for the State.
3 takeaways from Alaska’s gubernatorial Debate for the State
The four candidates to be Alaska’s next governor offered their visions for the state’s future at Alaska Public Media, Alaska’s News Source and KTOO’s Debate for the State on Thursday.
Trump’s push for $50B Korean investment in Alaska gasline faces familiar economic challenges
Trump is pushing Korea to invest in Alaska LNG, and the Iran War has scrambled global energy flows. Is that enough to move a long-sought gasline forward?
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The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns
The center’s executive director has named an agent who has worked with ZZ Top and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee as the head of programming for the arts institution.
At least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama
Hurricane Isaias is blamed for at least two deaths, after the storm made landfall on the Florida coast and ran through Alabama. The are numerous reports of downed trees, with hundreds of thousands of people without power.
Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don’t know how often
Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions about how often the drugs might cause serious harm like blindness or pancreatitis.
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