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November 10, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider rezoning local cemetery properties with the intent of protecting burial grounds. The change would impact six cemetery properties in Sitka.
Sitka Fire Department responds to controlled burn
The Sitka Fire Department responded to the same controlled burn at a residence over the weekend — twice.
Hatchery program shows Sitka students salmon from fresh angle
The smell of salmon swimming up river in Sitka has finally started to dissipate, but at the Sitka Sound Science Center’s hatchery the life cycle of the fish that’s a cornerstone of tables and wallets in Alaska is just beginning. And students young and old are invited to be a part of it.
Sitka School Board talks grants, goals for school year
At a school board meeting Tuesday night (11-3-26), members discussed school year goals and grant funding, including an $80,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a recently-revived national fitness test. The board also heard about successes and challenges at Pacific High School.
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A call for state leaders to prioritize MEHS, education
Hi, my name is Kadyn Cross. I’m a junior, and I’m the student body president at Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
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2026 Alaska Voter Guide
The Alaska Beacon, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Public Media and KTOO, asked every Alaska candidate for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, governor and legislature their positions on several questions, drawing from input from readers.
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Sitka Homeless Coalition prepares to open winter shelter
The Sitka Homeless Coalition is aiming to raise $100,000 during its annual Shelter Sitka fundraiser to support its mission and services, including a showers and laundry program, a dinner program, a permanent supportive housing complex, and a winter shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
STA announces events for Native American Heritage Month
Sitka Tribe of Alaska Communications Manager Cara Crain joins KCAW to discuss what events are planned for Native American Heritage Month.
Fall Art Walk will feature local art and music at 18 downtown locations
Sitka's Fall Art Walk is this Saturday, November 7, from 4-7 p.m. Eighteen local businesses in Downtown Sitka will feature artists and their work, have refreshments, and live music, as part of this twice-a-year event.
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Coast Guard rescues person from water outside Ketchikan
Coast Guard Station Ketchikan 45-foot response vessel conducting exercises in Nichols Passage...
Ketchikan awarded $3M to improve emergency communication system
Crews battle a fire at 6716 Roosevelt Drive on June 30, 2025 (Photo courtesy of the Ketchikan...
Here’s how Southern Southeast Alaskans voted in Tuesday’s election
Voters cast their ballot at The Plaza in Ketchikan. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) Voters across...
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Peltola and JKT strengthen leads in latest Alaska election results
More results are expected Friday, but with the latest update, the Associated Press estimates 84%...
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
A legislative task force recommends studying what it takes to provide an adequate education.
Juneau man detained by immigration officials in Anchorage
Cruz Vargas-Enriques was taken into custody at the Anchorage Correctional Complex on Oct. 28, according to the Alaska Department of Corrections.
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House effectively ends Hegseth impeachment. And, 3 men accused of plotting U.K. attacks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been spared from the House’s impeachment effort, at least...
Iran-backed trio accused of plotting attacks on U.K. base hosting U.S. jets
Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base...
Morning News Brief: Hegseth impeachment, new House GOP leader, UK probes base plot
Republicans block Hegseth impeachment, Trump ally picked to lead House GOP minority, UK investigates alleged Iran-backed plot.
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