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August 11, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (8-11-26), it will consider a major overhaul of the city’s commercial transportation code.
Sitka Fire Department extinguishes woodland and house fires
The Sitka Fire Department tamped out a woodland fire late last week. Quick action also prevented a fire at a DeGroff Street home on Sunday from spiraling out of control.
Sherri Blankenship makes second bid for Sitka Assembly seat
Blankenship is a nutritionist and owner of Highliner Coffee. She ran for an assembly seat last year, narrowly losing to incumbent Thor Christianson.
Sitkans discuss next steps to solve childcare shortage at summit
The half-day summit, hosted by the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce, looked to foster discussions that would help draft a three-year roadmap for funding and care.
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Voter information for the 2026 election cycle
Raven Radio's Municipal Election Hub is coming soon! In the meantime, here's how to check your registration and a list of election dates.
The Morning Interview
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First annual Sitka Sound SummerFest kicks off at cruise terminal next weekend
Sitkans are invited to a new community event to celebrate the winding down of the busy summer season.
Sitka Studio of Dance gives fall preview
Registration is now open for fall classes at the Sitka Studio of Dance. Melinda McAdams and Kincaid Parsons joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss the summer and upcoming fall events.
Sitka Fire Chief on importance of volunteers, fire safety, and when to call 911
Interim Fire Chief Brian McLaughlin joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the Sitka Fire Department's staffing situation, how to become a volunteer, how to practice fire safety and be prepared for outdoor activities, when to call 911, and recent emergency responses in Sitka.
Southeast News
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Parts of Southeast Alaska under heat advisories this week
A sunny day view from the Cannery Point Trail near downtown Craig on Prince of Wales Island, on...
School districts on Prince of Wales join forces to revive island’s career and technical education
Students on Prince of Wales Island recent built decks, like this one in Thorne Bay, as part of a...
New Sentinel/KSTK reporter
Leilani Combs has started work as the newest addition to the Sentinel staff, where she will write...
Alaska News
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Republican Matt Heilala, first-time candidate, says Alaska needs an outsider as governor
Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the August 18...
Haines area sees its 2nd wildfire this month
Officials say the Little Lake fire is under control after it temporarily threatened one...
Juneau residents grapple with whether to stay or flee as glacial outburst floodwaters rise
Mendenhall Valley residents were preparing their homes and belongings Wednesday as floodwaters rose during Juneau’s annual glacial outburst flood.
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Vladimir Putin’s first visit to disputed Pacific islands draws Tokyo protest
The four southernmost islands of the chain also are claimed by Japan, which calls them the...
By sky and sea, Ukraine’s drone strikes challenge Russia’s grip on Crimea
Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian...
Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships...
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