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GPIP board advances policy for uninsured vessels
Sitka’s new haulout has been operating for a little under a year, but it’s still not hauling uninsured boats for repairs. When the Gary Paxton Industrial Park board met on Thursday (7-16-26), it approved a waiver for owners of uninsured boats.
Ystad appointed to fill seat on Sitka Assembly until October election
Former Assembly Member Chris Ystad will serve on the Sitka Assembly until the next municipal election. This comes after former Assembly Member Tim Pike stepped down last month.
Sitka Assembly grapples with funding Parks and Rec master plan
The Sitka Assembly is moving forward with a discussion over whether or not to put $20,000 towards a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. At its regular meeting on Tuesday (7-14-26), the majority of assembly members rejected the funding, but the issue still advanced because of a rule in the city charter.
‘Our voices have power’: Exhibit featuring Indigenous Sitka artist targeted in White House report
An exhibition featuring the work of an Indigenous artist from Sitka is referenced in a new 162-page White House report that alleges "anti-white" bias at the Smithsonian Institution. The report, titled "Saving America's Story," was released on the Fourth of July.
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One year out from federal defunding
An update and message of gratitude one year out from the loss of federal funding for Raven Radio.
The Morning Interview
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Upcoming Sitka summit seeks affodable childcare solutions
Next month, the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce and Early Childhood Coalition are hosting a childcare conference to help address the urgent need for affordable childcare in Sitka.
Rotary ducks to race down Granite Creek this weekend
(KCAW Photo) Each year, the Sitka Rotary Club Rotary Club races rubber ducks to raise money for...
Learn about biochar production at outdoor workshop
This process turns wood waste into charcoal that can be used to boost soil quality. Hear from Darren McAvoy, a forestry specialist and professor, about the benefits of biochar.
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Wrangell’s proposed shipyard could cost up to $726 million
This generated image of the proposed Wrangell shipyard was shared during a town hall meeting, July...
Here’s what the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District has planned for the summer
Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District (KRBD stock photo). It’s the time of year where many people...
Bringing Special Olympics Back to Wrangell
Two mothers are leading an effort to bring Special Olympics programming back to Wrangell,...
Alaska News
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Lawmakers approve state audit of the Alaska Board of Fisheries
Kodiak Republican Rep. Louise Stutes requested the special state audit due to public complaints,...
New Skipper Science App program to fill data gaps in Bristol Bay sport fishery
In all Alaskan fisheries, good data is a critical part of management. But the collection of that...
Wrangell’s proposed repair shipyard could cost up to $726M
Wrangell already has a busy marine service center that hauls out large commercial vessels locally...
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Nicaragua’s President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua’s next elections, originally scheduled for...
Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with...
The best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR’s staff
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming...
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