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Watchmen kootéeyaa unveiled at trooper academy in Sitka
Reggie Peterson and James Cockrell talk in front of one of the new kootéeyaa, or totem pole, outside of the Alaska State Troopers Public Safety Training…
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St. Peter’s by the Sea to continue restoration of 19th century architecture
St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Sitka is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, deeming it worthy of preservation by the National Park…
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Sitka Tells Tales event highlights taking risks, making change, and giving back
Ellen Frankenstein, Ben Hughey, and Jennifer MacDonald joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to share what attendees can expect from the event.
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Sitkans get to know city administrator finalist Gerrie Cotter
The city’s municipal administrator finalist mingled with Sitkans Friday night during a meet-and-greet at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
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Listen: Chamber of Commerce assembly forum
During a Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce forum on Wednesday (9-16-26), assembly candidates were asked pre-provided questions on housing, childcare, and…
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Listen: KCAW hosts Sitka School Board candidate forum
Artificial intelligence, truancy, and enrollment. These are a few of the topics Sitka School Board candidates dove into in KCAW’s live election forum on…
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What to expect when voting in Sitka’s upcoming municipal election
Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson, Deputy Municipal Clerk Holley Bayne, and Assistant Municipal Clerk Brian Schoenfelder joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to…
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Firefighters extinguish UTV fire
Firefighters tamped out a parked off-road vehicle after it caught fire Monday afternoon (9-15-26).
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Public input window on Roadless repeal extended to October 6
The deadline to submit public comment on a proposed plan to repeal the Roadless Rule has now been extended to October 6.
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Team recovers Coast Guard helicopter from Harbor Mountain
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter that crashed earlier this summer in Sitka has been recovered, and will be transported to North Carolina.
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2027 cruise visitor increase highlighted at commission meeting
Sitka’s cruise traffic is going up again next year, and that’s led some community members to question whether the city’s agreement with the cruise dock company…
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Search dogs get paws dirty at weekend workshop in Sitka
Dogs from across the state made their way to Sitka over Labor Day Weekend for a K-9 search and rescue conference.
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Chanteyman to tell stories of the sea through song
Sea chantey singer Jerry Bryant and Sitka Maritime Heritage Society's Rebecca Poulson and Keith Nyitray join KCAW ahead of their concert this Friday (9-18-26).
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Sitka administrator candidate advances to community meet-and-greet
The Sitka Assembly agreed to invite Gerrie Cotter to meet with Sitkans following her second interview for the municipal administrator position Thursday night…
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Sitka grand jury indicts four in August
Police arrested a cruise ship passenger in Sitka last month for allegedly transporting a variety of illegal drugs.
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Sitkans lay out need for speed at first-ever puzzling contest
Puzzling is usually a peaceful hobby stretched out over a couple of days. But some Sitkans looked to change the pace, piecing puzzles together in a race…
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2026 Assembly Candidate Questionnaire: Mary Ann Hall
Mary Ann Hall is a candidate running for Sitka Assembly this year. Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 6.
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Artist focuses on flora and formline for residency in Sitka
Ameerah Bad’r is Sealaska Heritage Institute's current artist-in-residence at Sitka National Historical Park. Her work combines drawing, watercolor, and…
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Sitkans honor Dolly Parton’s ‘book lady’ legacy with pay-it-forward drive
Dolly Parton’s passing last week has left many reflecting on the country music star’s philanthropy, particularly around children’s literacy. Last weekend…
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As Sitka enters rainy season, dashboard still keeping tabs on landslide risk
Heavy rainfall in Sitka on Monday (8-31-26) briefly increased local landslide risk. That’s according to a warning tool that tracks rainfall in the community.
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Sitka Community Garden celebrates first harvest with picnic
The Sitka Community Gardens Association is hosting a community picnic on Sunday, September 6.
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Sitka Sentinel seeks community feedback in 2026 survey
Lisa Bush from Friends of the Sitka Sentinel joins KCAW to talk about the importance of local news. The Daily Sitka Sentinel is an independent, family-owned…
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Sitka’s landslide risk jumped to medium Monday evening
Sitka's landslide risk increased from low to medium on Monday evening.
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Sitka brown bear drowns during state population count
A male brown bear in Sitka known locally as Tum-Tum drowned at Redoubt Falls earlier this summer during a state-run research project.
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AmDocs Sitka returns for second year
The second annual American Documentary and Animation Film Festival -- AmDocs -- returns to Sitka October 9-11.
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Sitkans invited to welcome AFS-USA students
Sitkans are invited to meet international exchange students with AFS-USA at a potluck this weekend.
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Sitkans to revive local ‘Bike Rodeo’ this weekend
(Parks and Rec image) This Saturday August 22, the city’s Parks and Recreation Division, in partnership with Sitka Rotary, will bring back a beloved…
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MEHS ad hoc committee turns focus to residential life
A committee dedicated to improving Sitka’s state-run boarding school met again last week (8-12-26). The Mt. Edgecumbe High School Ad Hoc Committee continued to…
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Event to explore abalone shell ‘micro-universe’
The public is invited to attend Journey to the Center of the Show at the Sitka Sound Science Center from 5:30-7 p.m. tonight (8-17-26) to explore the…
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Art floats for Brave Heart Volunteers annual auction, gala
Over the next month, Brave Heart Volunteers is raising money through its annual Buoys & Art fundraiser.
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Sitka subs get pay raise ahead of new school year
Substitute teachers in the Sitka School District will be getting a pay bump this year.
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Lisa Lane rounds out Sitka’s mayoral candidate crew
Lane moved to Sitka nearly 40 years ago, and is now semi-retired. She currently works part-time greeting guests and offering information at the cruise ship…
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Industry-commissioned report outlines financial boost of cruise ships in Sitka
A new report commissioned by the cruise industry outlines the financial boost cruise ship visitors have had on Sitka’s economy.
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‘Names discovered, stories told’ through paintings at Pioneer Bar in Sitka
For the past two summers, a bar in Sitka has acted as a makeshift gallery for local artist Stephen Lawrie who recently won a prestigious international award…
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UAS Sitka gears up to welcome students for fall semester
Aklei Helen Dangel, Liz Zacher and Jeremy Rupp joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss an upcoming registration event and student orientation, the…
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Annual king limit increases for non-resident anglers, daily limit up for locals through September
Sport fishermen in Southeast can catch more king salmon in the region, following an emergency order issued by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game earlier…
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No injuries in Monday car accident on HPR
No injuries were reported after one vehicle t-boned another in Sitka yesterday (8-10-26) afternoon.
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Sitka Studio of Dance gives fall preview
Registration is now open for fall classes at the Sitka Studio of Dance. Melinda McAdams and Kincaid Parsons joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss…
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August 11, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (8-11-26), it will consider a major overhaul of the city’s commercial transportation code.
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Sitka Fire Department extinguishes woodland and house fires
The Sitka Fire Department tamped out a woodland fire late last week. Quick action also prevented a fire at a DeGroff Street home on Sunday from spiraling out…
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Sherri Blankenship makes second bid for Sitka Assembly seat
Blankenship is a nutritionist and owner of Highliner Coffee. She ran for an assembly seat last year, narrowly losing to incumbent Thor Christianson.
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Sitkans discuss next steps to solve childcare shortage at summit
The half-day summit, hosted by the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce, looked to foster discussions that would help draft a three-year roadmap for funding and…
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Sitka Fire Chief on importance of volunteers, fire safety, and when to call 911
Interim Fire Chief Brian McLaughlin joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the Sitka Fire Department's staffing situation, how to become a volunteer…
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Three new candidates enter Sitka’s municipal race ahead of filing deadline
The filing period for Sitka’s municipal election closed at 5 p.m. Friday, and three more candidates jumped into the race just ahead of the deadline.
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Pink salmon show up late in Southeast Alaska
“It's definitely an unusual season," said Andrew Piston, the region’s salmon research supervisor for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. "I mean, the…
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New Sitka School Board member Matt Potter files for 2026 race
Matt Potter filed to run for a seat on the Sitka School Board on Friday (8-7-26).
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Occupational therapists offer kid-led playtime for Sitka’s neurodiverse youth
Running around or playing pretend are integral parts of summer as a kid. But some children need a more supportive environment to play their own way. In July…
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Some service recovered following last week’s phone outage in Sitka
Phone calls for some Sitkans were still spotty Monday (8-3-26) after an accident on Sawmill Creek Road knocked out major service provider Alaska Communications…
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Recently appointed Sitka School Board member Kat Richards running for full term
Recently appointed Sitka School Board member Kat Richards has filed to run for a full term. Richards works for the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium…
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Sitka Police to host ‘National Night Out’ on Saturday
The Sitka Police Department invites the community to Sitka Night Out on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the covered area and playground at…
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Public urged to be bear aware at Redoubt Falls
The U.S. Forest Service and Sitka Tribe of Alaska are urging fishermen, subsistence harvesters, and visitors to practice bear safety at Redoubt Falls.
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Assembly Member Thor Christianson files for Sitka mayor’s seat
Long-time Sitka Assembly Member Thor Christianson filed to run for mayor Friday afternoon (7-31-26).
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Phone outage affects Sitkan’s ability to contact emergency services
Sitkans’ ability to contact emergency services was impacted Friday (7-31-26) after a vehicle hit a utility line.
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Expert says parametric insurance could be an option to protect against landslides in Southeast
Landslides are a part of life in Southeast Alaska, but often not included in traditional insurance policies. The Southeast Alaska Landslide Information…
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Sitka Assembly eyes Lincoln Street upgrades for $4.5 million state grant
Sitka Assembly members grappled with how to use a recently-awarded multimillion-dollar state grant at their meeting Tuesday night (7-28-26), and ultimately…
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Voter information for the 2026 election cycle
Raven Radio's Municipal Election Hub is coming soon! In the meantime, here's how to check your registration and a list of election dates.
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Sitkans can turn ‘Trash to Treasure’ in marine debris event
Zofia Danielson with the Sitka Sound Science Center joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the organization’s marine debris cleanup program and…
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Sitka Assembly may drop conference fees to attract winter visitors
Groups planning large winter-time events with attendees from outside of Sitka may soon be eligible for waived fees when booking the city’s convention center.
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Assembly advances funding for Parks and Rec master plan
A conversation over whether or not to put $20,000 towards a Parks and Recreation Master Plan continued Tuesday night (7-28-26) at the Sitka Assembly table. But…