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Sitka School Board hears update on REACH homeschool program
Enrollment in Sitka’s homeschool program is down from its peak at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s up slightly from pre-pandemic years.
Sitka Search and Rescue checks on unhoused man at Gavan Hill camp
Sitka Search and Rescue successfully located an unhoused man for a wellness check on Saturday (12-8-25).
Earthquake shakes Yakutat, no tsunami danger reported
Around 11:41 a.m. on Saturday (12-6-26), an earthquake struck around 55 miles north of Yakutat. Preliminary reports measured the earthquake at a 7.0 magnitude.
Gassman delivers annual ‘State of the Tribe’ address following resignation announcement
The longtime general manager and CEO of the Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska addressed Tribal Citizens at the government’s annual meeting on Tuesday (12-3-25).
The Morning Interview
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‘Boys will be boys?’ Sitka Tells Tales challenges toxic masculinity
Ellen Frankenstein, Amanda Capitummino, and Bobby Pendleton join KCAW for the Morning Interview to share what stories unpacking masculinity attendees can expect in the final Sitka Tells Tales installment of the year.
Sitka Food Coalition hosts community dinner
Callie Simmons from the Sitka Food Coalition joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the coalition's upcoming community dinner on Dec. 12.
Grand opening of Hítx’i Sáani ‘Little Houses’ community set for this weekend
The Sitka Homeless Coalition is celebrating the grand opening of Hítx’i Sáani “Little Houses” – Sitka’s new tiny house community.
Southeast News
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Wrangell digs out after heavy snowfall, with more coming
The City and Borough of Wrangell clears up Front Street in Wrangell on Dec. 10, 2025 after 18...
Q&A: WCA’s new Tribal Administrator on community, culture, and coming home
Wrangell Cooperative Association’s Tribal Administration Albert Rinehart speaks with KSTK on Oct....
City narrows search for new manager
Sign leading to Ketchikan City Hall shown on Dec. 9 2025. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) The City of Ketchikan is in the process of hiring a new manager. That position includes overseeing city government operations, like putting...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 11, 2025
An effort in Congress to extend healthcare subsidies fails, even with support from both of...
Federal shutdown disrupts quota-setting for pollock
NOAA scientists emphasized that last year’s projections were reliable enough to guide 2026 limits.
Dunleavy’s proposed budget requires $1.5B from savings
The governor’s budget fully funds the increase in education spending lawmakers approved this year...
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What’s on your TikTok page? U.S. looks to scour tourists’ online profiles
Foreign visitors who are eligible to bypass the visa application process may soon have to turn...
Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal
The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort.
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