2023 KCAW Election Center
Aug 17, 2023
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LatestBurdick, Morse write-in candidates for school board
by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 2, 2023
Retired administrator and former teacher Phil Burdick submitted paperwork (9-28-23) as a write-in for the October 3 municipal election. He joins fellow write-in Steve Morse, and candidate Tom Williams in the race for three open seats on the Sitka School Board.
‘Orange Shirt Day’ a chance to confront, and learn from the history of residential schools
by Robert Woolsey and Brooke Schafer | Sep 28, 2023
"Orange Shirt Day" is an annual observance that began in Canada, but has meaning for many Alaskans. Sitka's parade begins at noon Friday, September 29, and will cover a route from Crescent Harbor to the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.
Historic sales tax returns mean more money for infrastructure
by Katherine Rose | Sep 28, 2023
Sitka has another budget surplus this year, due in large part to a steep uptick in sales tax revenue. When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (9-26-23) municipal administrator John Leach asked the assembly to tuck some of that money away to cover repairs and replacement of aging infrastructure down the line.
Southeast Conference panel optimistic about region’s transportation outlook
by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 27, 2023
An infusion of federal infrastructure funding, along with $270 million for ferries, has changed the outlook of transportation planners in Southeast Alaska. Several spoke during the recent Southeast Conference meeting in Sitka.
The Morning Interview
LatestNeil Huff Regional Pool Tourney underway at Sitka Moose Lodge
Sep 27, 2023
The Sitka Moose Lodge is hosting the 3rd Annual Neil Huff Regional Pool Tournament, September 27 - October 1. Find registration information here.
Artist-in-residence shares art forms, stories
Sep 26, 2023
As part of the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program, Koyukon-Athabascan artist Selina Alexander will share her art through several events over the next few days.
Sentinel Sports: Cross country meet the biggest ever in Sitka, with over 160 participants
Sep 25, 2023
Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor joins KCAW's Robert Woolsey to talk about the huge Cross Country meet held in Sitka just over a week ago.
Featured Programs
LatestOcean Commotion: UC Santa Cruz students explore effects of climate change on Southeast
Jul 25, 2023
This is Ocean Commotion-- a seven part series about the effects of global change on Southeast Alaska. From whale migration to sea star disease, Sitka is one 'shell' of a place, and we are sure you will love this podcast as much as we love being here.
Southeast News
LatestRemote landslide spills dangerous debris into LeConte Bay
by KFSK Petersburg | Oct 2, 2023
Boaters and pilots noticed the aftermath of a large landslide in LeConte Bay. (Photo by Julie...
More than a third of Petersburg’s Mitkof Middle School runs cross-country
by KFSK Petersburg | Oct 1, 2023
The Petersburg Mitkof Middle School’s cross-country team with coach Joe Viecknicki after their...
Wrangell Borough Manager Jeff Good to step down at the end of the year
by KSTK Wrangell | Sep 29, 2023
Wrangell Borough Manager Jeff Good.(Sage Smiley / KSTK) After two years at the helm of the City...
Alaska News
LatestFormer Anchorage police officer arrested on sexual assault charges
by APRN | Oct 2, 2023
A former Anchorage police officer has been arrested on sexual assault charges. Anchorage police...
Anchorage commissioner charged with defrauding city for more than $1.6M in COVID relief funds
by APRN | Oct 2, 2023
The James M. Fitzgerald United States Courthouse & Federal Building in downtown Anchoragex....
Anchorage man shoots himself and 1 officer, bites another in struggle
by APRN | Oct 2, 2023
An Anchorage Police patrol vehicle (Hannah Lies/Alaska Public Media) An Anchorage man was arrested...
NPR
LatestHealth care has a massive carbon footprint. These doctors are trying to change that
by NPR | Oct 2, 2023
Around the country, health care workers continue to grapple with their industry’s massive...
Donald Trump’s business fraud trial wraps up day one in New York
by NPR | Oct 2, 2023
Former President Donald Trump and two of his children are accused of exaggerating the value of...
Taylor Swift’s stadium stop hikes up ticket prices for Chiefs-Jets game
by NPR | Oct 2, 2023
Taylor Swift means business. The popstar brought an economic boost to the NFL after she was seen...
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