Local News

June 9, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by KCAW News | Jun 9, 2026

At its meeting tonight (6-9-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider appropriating more than $1.1 million in federal funds to the Sitka School District.

Bears shot after eating livestock, destroying property in Sitka

by Lauren Salemo | Jun 5, 2026

Law enforcement euthanized two bears in Sitka last week, and attempted to shoot a third early Friday (6-5-26) morning.

Rep. Himschoot talks district projects, education and fisheries

by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Jun 5, 2026

"What I'm most proud of is the three major bills that passed, and what I'm most frustrated about is that two of those were vetoed and we were unable to override those vetoes," Himschoot said.

Coast Guard rescues family of six near Kasaan

by Lauren Salemo | Jun 5, 2026

A family of six was rescued from a beached boat near Ketchikan yesterday evening (6-4-25).

The Morning Interview

Film about librarians’ fight for First Amendment to screen at Sitka Public Library

Jun 9, 2026

Adult Services Librarian Margot O'Connell joins KCAW to highlight the history between book bans, librarians, and democracy.

Sitka Walkability Advocacy Collab calls for creative crosswalk designs

Jun 8, 2026

Vice Deputy Mayor JJ Carlson joins KCAW to discuss the benefits of walking and a creative way the Sitka Walkability Advocacy Collab is looking to improve pedestrian safety.

Balourdet Quartet to perform at Sitka Music Festival

Jun 5, 2026

Sitka Music Festival kicks off this weekend. Russell Houston and Justin DeFilippis from the Balourdet Quartet join KCAW to talk about what performing means to them ahead of their opening night concert.