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November 10, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider rezoning local cemetery properties with the intent of protecting burial grounds. The change would impact six cemetery properties in Sitka.
Sitka Fire Department responds to controlled burn
The Sitka Fire Department responded to the same controlled burn at a residence over the weekend — twice.
Sitka School Board talks grants, goals for school year
At a school board meeting Tuesday night (11-3-26), members discussed school year goals and grant funding, including an $80,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a recently-revived national fitness test. The board also heard about successes and challenges at Pacific High School.
Listen: JKT reflects on lead in Alaska governor’s race
Lone Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins remains in the lead in the race for Alaska governor. The former state representative from Sitka spent election night in Downtown Anchorage, watching results roll in with a crowd of 350 family members, friends, and supporters.
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A call for state leaders to prioritize MEHS, education
Hi, my name is Kadyn Cross. I’m a junior, and I’m the student body president at Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
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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.
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Sitka Homeless Coalition prepares to open winter shelter
The Sitka Homeless Coalition is aiming to raise $100,000 during its annual Shelter Sitka fundraiser to support its mission and services, including a showers and laundry program, a dinner program, a permanent supportive housing complex, and a winter shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
STA announces events for Native American Heritage Month
Sitka Tribe of Alaska Communications Manager Cara Crain joins KCAW to discuss what events are planned for Native American Heritage Month.
Fall Art Walk will feature local art and music at 18 downtown locations
Sitka's Fall Art Walk is this Saturday, November 7, from 4-7 p.m. Eighteen local businesses in Downtown Sitka will feature artists and their work, have refreshments, and live music, as part of this twice-a-year event.
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Coast Guard rescues person from water outside Ketchikan
Coast Guard Station Ketchikan 45-foot response vessel conducting exercises in Nichols Passage...
Ketchikan awarded $3M to improve emergency communication system
Crews battle a fire at 6716 Roosevelt Drive on June 30, 2025 (Photo courtesy of the Ketchikan...
Here’s how Southern Southeast Alaskans voted in Tuesday’s election
Voters cast their ballot at The Plaza in Ketchikan. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) Voters across...
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The status of the natural gas shortage in Southcentral Alaska | Talk of Alaska
Utilities have warned of possible rolling blackouts and higher bills amid a Cook Inlet natural gas...
Alaska Supreme Court revives state’s opioid pharmacy lawsuit against Albertsons, Kroger
Court says pharmacies’ alleged handling of opioids had widespread community impacts akin to...
University of Alaska reports $86.2M in frozen federal grants restored
Officials said another $16.7 million in federal grants have been terminated by the Trump...
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Testing the new generation of AI-enabled fire-extinguishing drones
Drone makers are testing new, big drones that can deliver water or fire retardant with AI...
U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running
The U.S. has skipped a key U.N. human rights review for the second year running. Rights groups...
Americans across the economic spectrum feel a ‘panic’ about finances, author says
Mona Chalabi spent five years following Americans living paycheck to paycheck, as well as those...
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