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‘The Kool-Aid is very strong’: How one class sparked a 20-year career for archeologist in Sitka
This summer, Sitka’s downtown pedestrian seawalk is growing longer, extending from the library to the O’Connell Bridge. But before excavators and dump trucks can get to work, one expert needs to examine what’s underground.
Shy of quorum, Sitka School Board cancels June meeting, pushes agenda to end of month
The Sitka School Board meeting was cancelled on Tuesday (6-16-26) when it fell short of the attendance requirements to hold a public meeting.
Firefighters stamp out brush fire near Starrigavan Campground
The Sitka Fire Department responded to a small fire on Friday (6-12-26) after a community member reported smoldering brush near a fire pit in the area.
Sitkans dip their fins into the underwater world of mermaiding
Southeast Alaska is home to a variety of marine mammals, but Sitkans should keep an eye out for a new species swimming around town.
The Morning Interview
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ALFA’s first hybrid electric boat is no illusion. Sitkans invited to see The Mirage for themselves this weekend.
Lauren Howard, a policy coordinator at ALFA, and Ben Matthys, a marine electrician at Southeast Sparks, join KCAW to discuss how the hybrid engine came to be and the changes it's already making.
Flaunt you tiny trucks and rare rides this Fourth of July
Jeff Budd joins KCAW to talk about the upcoming Old, Unique Car, and Tiny Truck Parade.
Sitka Arts Council seeks “Boots on the Ground” in downtown Sitka
The Greater Sitka Arts Council, in collaboration with XtraTuf, is requesting design proposals for murals to sprawl across businesses downtown.
Southeast News
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Ketchikan Visitors Bureau asks for community feedback on how tourism impacts residents
Passengers disembark from a cruise ship in downtown Ketchikan in June 2024. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD)...
Wrangell Borough Assembly votes NO on data center proposal
The borough assembly has unanimously voted down a proposed land lease for a privately run data center. The assembly on June 9 went with the manager’s recommendation to retain the waterfront property for future maritime industry...
Future of closed Ketchikan school buildings remains unknown
Inside Fawn Mountain Elementary School on June 5, 2026. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) In the parking...
Alaska News
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Gasline bill remains stalled in Senate as Dunleavy vetoes 9 bills, threatens another special session
A House-passed bill offering tax breaks for the Alaska LNG project remained stalled in a Senate...
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 18, 2026
With one day left in the special session, lawmakers struggle to find consensus on a tax break for...
Anchorage mayor hopes tax break proposals for new homebuyers fosters more development
One LaFrance administration ordinance would give a 10-year property tax break to first-time...
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Labour’s Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour’s Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election...
US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S....
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team...
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