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Students on opposite sides of gun debate walk out of Sitka High
Students at Sitka Sitka High plan to walk out of school on Friday, joining a student-led demonstration calling for gun reform. The day holds significance as the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School Massacre.
Assembly gives administrator, attorney “satisfactory” reviews
In his first evaluation by the Sitka Assembly, municipal administrator Keith Brady received a satisfactory review. The Assembly also gave city attorney Brian Hanson a satisfactory review, adjusting his salary to $140,000 per his contract.
School district passes budget, still hopes for more funding
The Sitka School District passed a budget for the fiscal year, maintaining three teaching positions, though one is still in jeopardy. The board is hopeful that the aid they need to save that position and keep other services in place will come for the city and state legislature.
Consultants take pulse of Sitka hospital’s long-term needs
Three entities intend to submit a management proposal for Sitka’s city-owned hospital: SEARHC, Quorum Health Resources LLC, and UW Medicine in Seattle and its affiliate.
Sitka’s rescue team passes accreditation test
After months of extra training, Sitka Mountain Rescue passed the remaining portions of their re-accreditation test this weekend. This means they are once again a fully accredited mountain rescue team and can continue their work.
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Thank you, KCAW community! Raven Radio meets its spring fundraising goal of $85,000
Thank you to all who contributed to Raven Radio during our spring fundraiser! We have successfully met our spring goal of $85,000. If you have not done so already, swing by the station during business hours to collect your thank you gift (and say hi to our staff!)
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Students and employers meet-and-greet at Sitka High job fair
Sitka High School is hosting a Career Fair on Wednesday, April 25th from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The fair is open to all Sitka High and Pacific High School Students. Employers will be there to answer questions and some are looking to hire.
33rd annual Julie Hughes Triathlon open for registration
The Julie Hughes Triathlon, created in partnership by Bill and Carol Hughes and Siouxha Tokman in 1985, is a tribute to Julie Hughes.
Sitka Carbon Reducers launch ‘carbon footprint’ site for Earth Week
Sitka Carbon Reducers are launching a website for Earth Week this month that helps users determine their carbon footprint from travel.
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KCAW accepting applications for GM position
Applications for KCAW's full time general manager being sought now, with initial screening May 27th. Click here to learn more. This is a full time, executive position at the station, reporting to a community-elected Board of Directors and supervising a staff of six and 100+ active volunteers.
Southeast News
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Kayhi Academic Decathlon team gets a hero’s welcome
A crowd braves wind-driven rain to welcome home Ketchikan High School’s Academic Decathlon team....
‘Ketchikan Is:’ Museum readies new permanent exhibit
Timber is a huge part of Ketchikan’s story. It’s also a big part of the Tongass Historical...
City Council updated on uplands planning
Members of the public look at illustrations of how Ketchikan’s cruise docks might be expanded to...
Alaska News
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Offshore lease schedule for Beaufort draws flak
BOEM has begun work on a proposed 2019 lease sale in the Beaufort Sea(Photo: NOAA) Democrats in...
As Mat-Su mulls budget, school funding off the table
Public comment on the Matanuska-Susitna Borough’s budget is underway, but the often contentious issue of local school funding is already decided. Listen now The Borough Assembly voted at its last meeting to give local schools a...
Strong winds batter Anchorage
Strong winds have spread across the Anchorage Bowl. At 4 pm, Anchorage International Airport had a...
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LatestTop Stories: North Korean-U.S. Summit Soon; DACA Ruling May Extend Program
Also: Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone is the new NSA chief; the Taliban declare the start to their spring military offensive; and the remains of an 8 million year old elephant turn up in Macedonia.
Germany’s Jewish Community Responds After Man Attacked For Wearing Yarmulke
A 21-year-old Israeli Arab who says he isn’t Jewish, but only conducting an “experiment” by wearing a skullcap, took video of the attack last week in Berlin.
‘Tea Party Liberal’ Promises To Bring A Blue Wave To West Virginia
Richard Ojeda is a progressive Democrat from coal country who campaigns in combat boots. Supporters say he’s the kind of Democrat who might be able to win in a solid Trump state in 2018.
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