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Himschoot leads in District 2 state House race
Independent incumbent Representative Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka has won her reelection bid in the District 2 State House race. That’s according to unofficial results from Tuesday night, with all precincts reporting. She ran against Republican Kenny Karl Skaflestad of Hoonah and Independent Alston Evans of Klawock.
More than 1,600 Sitkans vote early in general election
Tomorrow is election day, and many Sitkans have already cast their ballots. In this election, voters around the state will choose Alaska’s next governor, as well as their state and national representatives, and vote on a ballot measure that would repeal Alaska’s open primary and ranked choice voting systems.
Adams outlines priorities as STA’s GM
Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s new general manager Bert Adams has been on the job for a few months, and he hopes to spend the next year planning for the Tribe’s future.
Return of haunted ship calls for all hands on deck
After a year off, spurred by the government shutdown, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kukui is once again a haunted ship. Here's how the crew was preparing for the return of Sitka’s long-standing Halloween tradition.
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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.
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.
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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.
Got a sweet tooth? SAFV to host 2nd annual dessert auction
Sitkans Against Family Violence Director Natalie Wojcik and Board Chair Emma Bruhl join KCAW to talk about their organization's services and upcoming fundraiser this Sunday, Nov. 8.
30th annual Sitka Whalefest kicks off Thursday night
The event kicks off Thursday evening with a film festival and runs through Sunday.
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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...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, November 5, 2026
A reporter breaks down state legislative dynamics in the wake of Alaska’s general...
What to expect when you’re expecting a new Alaska Legislature (a reporter explains)
The Alaska Beacon’s James Brooks talks through how the 35th Alaska Legislature is taking...
Alaska seafood harvesting jobs are up for the first time since 2019
A state report says last year’s growth followed a five-year decline, with harvesting jobs...
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The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison
Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered...
Ex-lawmaker gets 12.5 years in Macao’s first national security case
Au’s arrest last year was the first publicly known prosecution under Macao’s national...
Hiring jumps: The economy added 165,000 jobs last month
The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.
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