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Police investigating unattended death in Sitka
The Sitka Police Department is investigating the death of a 67-year-old woman.
Icy patch topples bus in Sitka
A public bus rolled over after hitting a patch of ice in Sitka on Tuesday (1-20-26) morning.
‘A tiny giant’: new pint-sized Sitka aquarium resident to get larger tank, name
The giant Pacific octopus is currently the size of an orange. That’s more than seven times the size she was when a resident of Tenakee Springs found her on the beach in August.
No tsunami risk following Magnitude 4 earthquake west of Sitka
Sitkans felt the earth move on Saturday when an earthquake hit west of the community shortly...
The Morning Interview
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The belters are back! Sitka’s annual ‘Broadway Night’ returns
Next weekend, the GSAC Sitka Community Theater will present an evening of showtunes, sung by local friends and celebrities.
Two chances to see improv in Sitka this weekend
Professional improvisers and local talent will showcase their skills in two improv shows this weekend.
Sitka’s CTE program combines academics with hands-on experience
Mike Vieira, career and technical education instructor with the Sitka School District, joined the Morning Interview to discuss the evolving nature of vocational education, now called career and technical education (CTE).
Southeast News
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ADF&G predicts Unuk River king runs will fall short of 2026 escapement goals
A king salmon is displayed outside a fish processor in downtown Petersburg in 2019. (Photo by...
Wrangell Assembly approves 40-year tidelands lease with American Cruise Lines
American Constellation on May 30, 2025 in the Wrangell Narrows. (Olivia Rose/KFSK) The City and...
Unanimous vote creates new librarian and media literacy role in district
Wrangell’s school board unanimously voted to open a new librarian position that will also focus on...
Alaska News
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Crum deviated from state law and policy when investing Alaska’s savings, review finds
In its report, the D.C.-based law firm WilmerHale said its investigation had raised “significant concerns” about whether Crum met his fiduciary duties under state law.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 23, 2026
State lawmakers expect a messy session this year as legislators grapple with the state’s...
America’s standing takes a hit after Trump’s Greenland threats, Murkowski says
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, back from visiting Greenlandic and European leaders, says allies aren’t sure the U.S. is a reliable partner now.
NPR
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A man is fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis
Federal agents have shot and killed another person in Minneapolis, this time a 51-year-old man.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China
The announcement is a reversal for Trump, who initially initially praised the agreement with China...
Heavy snow and rainfall kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan
Dozens were killed and hundreds homes destroyed, according to the country’s disaster...
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