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Dec 31, 2025
Local News
LatestOne person hospitalized following Sitka apartment fire
by Ryan Cotter | Dec 31, 2025
The fire was deemed to be caused by a couch pressed against a baseboard heater.
Winter weather leaves Pelican without seaplane, ferry access for weeks
by Ryan Cotter | Dec 31, 2025
Pelican's 91 residents have been without seaplane access since November 28th, cutting them off from vital access to mail, medication, and fresh produce.
December 30, 2025: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
by KCAW News | Dec 30, 2025
At its meeting tonight (12-30-25), the Sitka Assembly will discuss bear trash management strategies.
From fish to deer leather, Sitka students expand environmental toolkits
by Ryan Cotter | Dec 29, 2025
Sitka Trail Works’ partnership with Pacific High School’s Friday Lifeskills curriculum inspires students to develop real-life environmental skills.
The Morning Interview
LatestSpruce Root’s upcoming workshop guides business owners to lead through uncertainty
Jan 2, 2026
Michael Mausbach joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss how the 3-day workshop can support Southeast Alaska entrepreneurs.
‘The best New Year’s Eve show in town’: Ramshackle Cabaret prepares for annual adult variety show
Dec 29, 2025
Christian Litton and Shelby Williams from Ramshackle Cabaret joined the Morning Interview to talk about their upcoming New Year's Tease show.
From locally-made gifts to last-minute stocking stuffers, ANS Christmas Bazaar has you covered!
Dec 19, 2025
Debe Brincefield joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss what vendors attendees can expect at the annual market.
Southeast News
LatestM/V Lituya back sailing on a limited basis after brief grounding
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jan 2, 2026
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Lituya provides regular service between Metlakatla Indian...
A look back at Ketchikan’s 2025
by KRBD Ketchikan | Dec 31, 2025
Downtown Ketchikan pictured on a rainy winter day in 2025. (Hunter Morrison/KRBD) A lot happened...
From totems to trophies: Wrangell in 2025
by KSTK Wrangell | Dec 30, 2025
A view of downtown Wrangell from Zimovia Strait on April 27, 2025. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK)...
Alaska News
LatestComedySportz improv comes to Anchorage | State of Art
by APRN | Jan 2, 2026
The live family-friendly events feature teams competing in improv games with the audience deciding...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 2, 2026
by APRN | Jan 2, 2026
Anchorage homeless service providers prepare for a frigid cold snap.
Alaska flu cases spike, causing at least 3 deaths and high numbers of hospitalizations
by APRN | Jan 2, 2026
The state has seen about 1,100 reported flu cases so far this season.
NPR
LatestTrump says U.S. carried out ‘large-scale strike’ against Venezuela
by NPR | Jan 3, 2026
NPR’s Daniel Estrin discusses the latest with NPR international correspondent Carrie...
What will Trump do next? 13 questions for politics in 2026
by NPR | Jan 3, 2026
The new year is shaping up to be a consequential one, from control of power in Washington to the agenda President Trump pursues.
13 questions for politics in 2026
by NPR | Jan 3, 2026
The new year is shaping up to be a consequential one, from control of power in Washington to the agenda President Trump pursues.
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