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STA announces events for Native American Heritage Month
(Sitka Tribe of Alaska flyer) November is Native American Heritage Month. Sitka Tribe of Alaska Communications Manager Cara Crain joins KCAW for the Morning…
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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…
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Sitka School Board talks grants, goals for school year
Pacific High School Principal Matt Groen speaks in front of Sitka school board members. (KCAW/Salemo) When the Sitka School Board met Tuesday evening…
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Listen: JKT reflects on lead in Alaska governor’s race
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in Sitka for Alaska Day 2026. (KCAW/Salemo) Lone Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins remains in the lead in the race for…
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Got a sweet tooth? SAFV to host 2nd annual dessert auction
(Sitkans Against Family Violence flyer) Sitkans Against Family Violence Director Natalie Wojcik and Board Chair Emma Bruhl join KCAW to talk about their…
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Himschoot leads in District 2 state House race
Rep. Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka refreshes election results at a watch party at the Mean Queen on Nov. 3, 2026. (KCAW/McKenney) Updated 11/4/26 at 12 p.m. It…
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30th annual Sitka Whalefest kicks off Thursday night
This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of Sitka Whalefest. The event kicks off Thursday evening with a film festival and runs through Sunday. Phyllis Hackett…
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More than 1,600 Sitkans vote early in general election
(KCAW/Salemo) Tomorrow is election day, and many Sitkans have already cast their ballots. In this election, voters around the state will choose Alaska’s next…
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Locals will show off their skills at upcoming Sitkans Can Dance showcase
Every other year, Sitka Studio of Dance hosts a dance showcase, where Sitkans show off their ballet, jazz, Zumba, and contemporary talents. Sitkans Can Dance!…
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Adams outlines priorities as STA’s GM
(KCAW/Rose) Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s new general manager, Bert Adams – Deix’wudu’oo, has been on the job for a few months, and he hopes to…
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Early voting is open for STA Tribal Council election
Early voting for Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Tribal Council election kicked off Wednesday (10-28-26). STA General Manager Bert Adams and election supervisor…
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Return of haunted ship calls for all hands on deck
Gabe Fortin dabs fake blood on the stern of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kukui. (KCAW/Salemo) After a year off, spurred by the government shutdown, the U.S…
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SYLC organizers discuss initiatives, recruitment
SYLC photo Ruby Gandel (peer education member from SHS), Emma Talus (SYLC member from MEHS) and Colleen Murphy joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss…
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Listen: Sitka Chamber hosts Ballot Prop 2 forum
From left: Phil Izon (lon screen), Chad Goeden, and moderator Robert Woolsey (KCAW/Rose) Next week, for the third time in six years, Alaskans will once again…
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Special election would ask Sitkans to consider sales tax increase
Children at the Betty Eliason Childcare Center in the spring of 2021 (KCAW/Rose) The Sitka Assembly voted Tuesday night (10-27-26) to hold a special election…
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Sitka fishermen meet with Congressional candidate Bill Hill
Congressional candidate Bill Hill talks with Sitka fisherman at Seafood Producers Cooperative. (KCAW/Salemo) Bill Hill, an independent candidate for the U.S…
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Nat Geo photographers train next generation of storytellers in Sitka
Sitka High School senior Carter Conatser holds up the Olympus camera National Geographic provided for photo camp. (KCAW/McKenney) Listen to the audio feature…
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October 27, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
Sitka voters could soon weigh in on a seasonal sales tax to fund a local childcare initiative. When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will…
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Running of the boots returns this Halloween
(Sitka Conservation Society flyer) Running of the Boots is back! Cosley Bruno and Kolby Sirowich from Sitka Conservation Society invite the community to put on…
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Listen: STA holds Tribal Council candidate forum
With just over two weeks until its annual election, Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska hosted a Tribal Council candidate forum on Thursday (10-22-26). Seven…
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Tourism manager to launch ‘Sitka Talks Tourism’ series
Sitka's tourism manager, Judson Rusk, is launching a new outreach initiative to engage with the community and get input on the city's management of tourism.
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Sitkans discuss proposed updates to city taxi code
Assembly member Thor Christianson stands in front of Sitkans gathered to discuss a proposed update to regulations for commercial passenger vehicles…
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STA to host hands-on training for home oil tanks
Callie Simmons from Sitka Tribe of Alaska's Resource Protection Department joins KCAW to discuss STA's upcoming training on home heating oil tanks. Hands-on…
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Wireless outage prevents cell calls to 911
Sitka experienced an outage that affected some wireless services today (10-21-26).
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Snapshots of 2026 Alaska Day parade
Alaska Day, also known as Reconciliation Day, marked 159 years since Alaska was formally transferred from Russia to the United States. Sitkans lined Lincoln…
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Commentary: Don’t be fooled by ballot spoiler Eric Hafner
I want to take a minute to cut through the endless political mailers, ads, and social media posts we are all drowning in to warn Alaskan voters about a spoiler…
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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…
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SRF, city seek feedback on Parks and Rec master plan at upcoming open house
The Sitka Recreation Foundation and City of Sitka are hosting an open house for the Sitka Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Thursday, October 22, from 4-7…
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JKT stops in Sitka for Alaska Day parade
With just over two weeks left in the race to be Alaska’s next governor, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins made a stop in Sitka over Alaska Day weekend. The Democrat was…
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New Sitka School Board members take oath
New school board members were sworn in on Friday (10-16-26) during a special meeting at the Sitka School District office.
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Sitkans celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Nearly 300 Sitkans gathered at Harrigan Centennial Hall to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with a pot luck and dances. Local Tlingít dancers and six dance…
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State education board meeting in Sitka this week
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development is holding its quarterly meeting at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka this week.
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October 13, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
Sitka’s new mayor and assembly members will be sworn in when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (10-13-26).
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Sitka Sound Science Center welcomes scientist in residence focused on landslides
Visiting Scientist in Residence Fellow Ries Plescher, a PhD candidate at the University of Oregon Department of Earth Sciences, will be at the Sitka Sound…
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Sitka student-led garage sale raising funds to give back
Sitka High School’s National Honor Society is hosting a garage sale this weekend. It’s a student-led fundraiser to cover educational expenses for children in…
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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…
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Birders listen to songs of the Tongass on Sunday strolls in Sitka
When visitors come to Southeast Alaska, they often look up for ravens and bald eagles. But there’s plenty of other birds to keep an eye out for. A birding…
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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…
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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…
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Unofficial election returns for listening communities
Unofficial election results are in for several of KCAW’s listening communities.
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Polls open until 8 p.m. in Sitka’s municipal election
It’s municipal election day in Sitka. Voters have until 8 p.m. tonight to cast their ballots in the mayoral, assembly and school board races.
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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.
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Sitkans commemorate Indigenous children impacted by residential schools
Sitkans gathered Wednesday evening for Orange Shirt Day at Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi Community House for speeches, reflection, and dances.
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City looks for feedback on proposed cruise dock code
At a listening session on Monday, members of the city's planning and tourism commissions heard feedback on a proposed code update that would establish new…
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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…
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Boater rescued after fishing vessel sinks near Admiralty Island
A Coast Guard crew from Air Station Sitka rescued a man earlier this week after his fishing boat sank near Murder Cove, on the southern tip of Admiralty Island.
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High school club looks to inspire next generation of educators
Educators Rising at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka trains students in teaching techniques to showcase at competitions at the state and national level.
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Sitka Trail Works wraps grant project improving access on Kruzof Island
Access to a popular outdoor recreation area near Sitka just got a bit easier thanks to a grant-funded trail rehabilitation project that wrapped this summer.
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Dog show awards floppiest ears, fluffiest fur in Sitka
Dog shows are often formal competitions where pets are strictly judged for their appearance and behavior. But a dog show in Sitka wanted to award features like…
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Sitka Spruce Tips hosts family skate night to kick off new 4-H year
A new 4-H season starts this week. Sitka Spruce Tips Coordinator Jasmine Shaw joins KCAW to talk about 4-H registration and activities in Sitka.
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USFS to hold public subsistence hearings in light of proposed Roadless Rule repeal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last month announced its plan to repeal the Roadless Rule, a 2001 environmental conservation law that protects national…
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New season of Sitka’s Monthly Grind kicks off Oct. 3
The Monthly Grind is back for its 32nd season. The first community concert is Saturday, Oct. 3., at 7 p.m. at Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi Community House
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Film featuring Sitka fisherman’s photos to premiere this weekend
Next week, the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society is hosting the world premiere of "Vanished World: People and Places of Southeast Alaska in the 1980's,"…
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Sitka Assembly asked to weigh in on remaining beer and wine license
The Sitka Assembly was faced with a difficult choice at its meeting on Tuesday (9-22-26) when it was asked to recommend one of two local businesses for the…
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Mt. Edgecumbe Pre-School to celebrate 50 years with 50K fundraiser
Mt. Edgecumbe Preschool is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and raising $50,000 to support the community's first formal pre-school and early…
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Sitka gaining jobs as resident workforce shrinks
Jobs and wages in Sitka are up this year. That’s according to an economic report presented by the Sitka Economic Development Association last week (9-16-26)…
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Sitka Assembly votes to make ADUs easier to build
The Sitka Assembly is pursuing another solution to help with Sitka’s housing crisis. Sponsors of a new ordinance say while it isn’t going to completely solve…
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Early voting kicks off in Sitka’s municipal election
Early voting in Sitka’s municipal election opened yesterday (9-21-26).
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Pacific High celebrates new outdoor learning shelter with open house
The community is welcome to tour Pacific High School's garden, greenhouse, and the recently completed learning shelter this Friday (9-25-26).
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September 22, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider putting a $4.5 million state grant towards Lincoln Street upgrades.