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FCC comment deadline Oct. 13 on future of school internet subsidy
A federal program that lowers internet bills for some public institutions across the country is under review. If it’s cut, the Sitka School District would lose out on some funding.
At revived press in heart of Southeast Alaska, artists imprint their love for the Tongass
In a remote corner of Southeast Alaska, a rare printing press has been revived after seven years of lying dormant. The press belonged to a late wood engraver and his wife, who left their land, and nearly all they owned, to the Sitka Conservation Society nearly a decade ago.
Unofficial election results are in for Sitka
A proposition to change a city law governing special elections was rejected by voters Tuesday night. Sitka also elected a new mayor, assembly and school board members.
Unofficial election returns for listening communities
Unofficial election results are in for several of KCAW’s listening communities.
Election Hub
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2026 Sitka Municipal Election Hub
Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 6.
The Morning Interview
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AmDocs film festival returns to Sitka for second year
Organizer Debbie Miller and musician Sheila Del Bosque join KCAW for the Morning Interview to give listeners a taste of what the festival has planned Oct. 9-11.
WhaleFest to celebrate ‘Generation of Giants’ on 30th anniversary
The 30th annual Sitka WhaleFest kicks off soon, celebrating "generations of giants" from the people who shaped the symposium over the past three decades to the next generation of researchers.
Upcoming event celebrates local afterschool programs
The nationwide event celebrates afterschool programs and their vital role in supporting children, families, and communities.
Southeast News
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Wrangell clay becomes art
The Nolan Center has a new entryway exhibit showcasing handmade pots made from rare, local clay...
Amid declining population, Southeast Alaska sees record job count
A view of Downtown Ketchikan near the intersection of Dock and Front streets in 2017. (Leila...
Ketchikan code change allows for removal of borough appointed officials
Ketchikan’s borough offices are in the White Cliff Building (KRBD staff photo) More than a dozen...
Alaska News
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Go behind the scenes of Anchorage’s Haunted and Enchanted Trails | Hometown, Alaska
Find out what it takes to put on this popular event, who is behind the magic and what to expect this weekend.
U.S. presidents in Mat-Su: A history of unlikely encounters of the Valley kind
There are only three such visits, and one of them includes a president operating a train.
This Haines woman educates tourists about bears on her own time
Sue Rakes spends almost every summer and fall day at the Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site. She loves bears, but she’s not really there to watch them.
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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s DC home, DOJ says it approved the warrant
The Justice Department says the search is part of an “ongoing federal investigation”, while Omar calls it “an attempt to target political enemies”
India’s opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
Opposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll.
DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leader
The Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations. And, President Trump pressures Ukrainians to elect a new leader.
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