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From April to September, Sitka Grand Jury indicts six
It was a relatively quiet summer for the Sitka Trial Court until August, when three people were indicted.
October 8, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
Three incumbents will be sworn in for another term when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (10-8-24).
Can Japan sustain the rebound of its ‘phantom fish’?
While the rebound in Japanese herring is the result of government investment, management of the fisheries is largely unregulated -- except by the fishermen themselves. Is this sustainable? Many don't think so. Part 5 of "Phantom Fish: The return of Japan's vanished herring fishery."
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Commentary: Project 2025 poses alarming threat to Alaska
My name is Tory OʼConnell Curran and this is my opinion. Alaskans may vote early beginning October 21st. Voting for Trump and Vance includes supporting Project 2025, the Presidential Transition Project of the Heritage Foundation. I would like to highlight a few things that would mean for Alaskans that you might not be aware of:
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2024 WhaleFest! explores life in a dynamic ocean
WhaleFest! is October 31 - Nov 3 in Sitka. This year's theme is "Shifting Boundaries, New Horizons." Sitka Sound Science Center Director Arleigh Reynolds shares details about the symposium events and keynote presentation.
Xóots Elementary book fair kicks off with open gym party
Jill Lecrone and Brenna Cummings from Xóots Elementary joined KCAW to discuss the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Listen to their conversation here:
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Borough Assembly bids EchoHawk farewell, swears in Palmer and Mattson
In this 2019 file photo, the seal of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough is shown on display in the...
2024’s last Five Finger Lighthouse keepers talk about the end of the season
Keepers Briana and Don Drury stand outside the Five Finger Lighthouse. (Photo by Olivia...
Bear-ly Contained: Petersburg’s response to increased garbage raids
A trash can burglarized by a bear — one of many lining Petersburg’s streets this fall. (Photo by...
Alaska News
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Central Kenai Peninsula faces shortage of childcare options
An outdoor play area at The Next Best Thing Daycare in Kenai. (Hunter Morrison/KDLL) It’s just...
Man fatally shot in East Anchorage; police trying to detain suspect
An Anchorage police vehicle blocks traffic near a fatal shooting on Rocky Mountain Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Matt Faubion/Alaska Public Media) A man was shot to death Tuesday morning in East Anchorage, according to...
Separation deal limits what Palmer officials can tell former manager’s future employers
Palmer City Council member Victoria Hudson and city attorney Sarah Heath sit next to now-former...
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Victoria’s Secret fashion show returns following a 6-year hiatus
Winged Victoria’s Secret models will once again take the runway for the first official show...
‘My losses started the day I was born’: A poet on what it’s like to call Gaza home
Mosab Abu Toha was able to escape Gaza, along with his wife and three young children. The award-winning poet talks about parenting in war and the devastation of leaving his family and friends behind.
U.S. woman wins conkers world title, as men’s champ faces metal nut cheating charges
An autumn tournament for conkers, a traditional English game, has drawn people to a country pub...
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