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Herring Protectors celebrate unexpected land gift
An Indigenous-led group in Sitka has received an unexpected contribution – two parcels of land on an island just outside of Sitka. The Herring Protectors gathered earlier this month (4-6-24) to visit the land and celebrate the unusual gift.
Possible bowhead whale sighting in Sitka Sound raises questions
In late March, a local whale biologist spotted something out of place in Sitka Sound. She’s still having a hard time believing it, but pictures suggest an incredibly rare sighting– a juvenile bowhead whale.
City to raise fee for car rental companies
The city will begin collecting more money from car rental companies in Sitka this fall. When the Sitka Assembly met last night, on a 5-1 vote it approved an increase to the city’s driver facility charge from four to eight percent.
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Sitka High School mock trial team wins state
Sitka High Mock Trial teams finished 1st, 3rd, and 6th ahead of Diamond High [two teams], West Anchorage [2 teams], South Anchorage/Steller High, and West Valley High School at the state tournament earlier this month.
‘Super Piano Brothers’ aim to dazzle with broad repertoire
A piano duo known for their arrangements of video game and film soundtracks will be performing in Sitka this weekend.
Sitkans can learn more about Medicare at Friday presentation
SEARHC patient benefits coordinator Susan Briles and financial planner Cyndi Gibson joined KCAW for the morning interview to preview their Medicare presentation scheduled for this Friday.
Southeast News
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Pole fire causes major power outages in Ketchikan, Wrangell, and Petersburg
Ketchikan Public Utilities repairing the pole in Ketchikan that caught fire. (Courtesy of Jeremy...
Petersburg Medical Center’s old septic pipes are buckling; facility engineers to hold off on major repairs as new hospital is underway
A piece of failed septic line. (Photo courtesy of Petersburg Medical Center) Petersburg Medical...
Silver Bay Seafoods finalizes acquisition of Trident Seafood’s Ketchikan operation
A building in the Ketchikan processing plant formerly owned by Trident Seafoods. (Jack...
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Juneau seeks proposals to fill space in closing schools
Students exit the Marie Drake building, which houses the Juneau School District’s alternative high...
Watch our Anchorage Mayoral Runoff Debate 2024
Anchorage’s mayoral race is headed towards a runoff between incumbent Dave Bronson and Suzanne...
Air Force wants to build 9 Interior radar facilities for training exercises
Three of nine proposed Air Force radar sites for training pilots over the eastern Interior would...
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Climate activist who defaced Edgar Degas’ sculpture sentenced to 60 days in prison
A federal judge sentenced Joanna Smith to 60 days in prison for smearing paint on the case...
DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak — but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?
With nearly 5,000 cases reported so far this year — and concerns about a new strain — the...
Net neutrality is back: U.S. promises fast, safe and reliable internet for all
The U.S. will reinstate Obama-era regulations for internet service providers that promise fast,...
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