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Assembly trims anticipated deficit, looks for ways to close budget gap
The Sitka Assembly has trimmed next year’s proposed budget, and more cuts are coming. The assembly spent around three hours in a special meeting last week, making cuts to reduce a budget deficit of just under $900,000 dollars by more than half.
Roughly 3000 tons harvested so far in Sitka’s commercial sac roe fishery
The Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery opened three times over the weekend.
2026 commercial herring fishery opens
The Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery opened on Friday (3-27-26) for the first time this year.
Pulitzer Prize-winner illustrates power of comics to inspire Sitka students
Artist Medar de la Cruz joined Pacific High School's comic class as part of a two-week residency, where he and his students alike learned how to make and analyze comics, as well as how it can bring people together.
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Pink Martini concerts in to benefit Point House Revitalization Project
Pink Martini, an internationally renowned band from Portland, Oregon, will perform two benefit concerts in Sitka and Juneau in mid-April.
Sitka joins nationwide protests for upcoming No Kings Day
Tory O'Connell and Bruce Gazaway join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss what to expect from Sitka's No King's event and the importance of non-violent protests and radical joy in advocating for democracy.
Career and Technical Education program aims to help high schoolers feel more confident in their professional futures
Mike Vieira and Alina Lebahn from Sitka High School join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the learning outcomes for the program and how it can help students better understand what they want to professionally pursue in the future.
Southeast News
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Vehicle registration in Wrangell will be less taxing for some
A flashing light warns drivers to slow down when approaching Wrangell’s school on April 1, 2026....
Labor union files charges against Ketchikan shipyard operator
The ferry Columbia is shown at Ketchikan’s shipyard on Sept. 19, 2022. (Eric Stone/KRBD) Local 23...
Can a Democrat win Alaska’s governorship? Tom Begich thinks so — and he came to Wrangell to say why
Former Alaska State Senator Tom Begich visits KSTK on March 22, 2026 to talk about his run for...
Alaska News
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Alaska Senate advances constitutional amendment to establish education fund
Supporters say the constitutional change could be a powerful tool to provide stable funding for...
Unalaska gets state disaster declaration after winter storm damages roads, coastline
The four-day storm hit Unalaska Dec. 26-29, bringing 100 mph. gusts, elevated tides and a storm...
Juneau Assembly votes to end the city’s involvement in Eaglecrest Ski Area’s gondola
The vote on Wednesday isn’t final, but it marked a major pivot away from the city’s...
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EPA flags concerns about microplastics, pharmaceuticals in drinking water
There’s been a lot of public is concerned about health risks from the chemicals, especially...
Attorney General Pam Bondi out at DOJ
President Trump has announced that Attorney General Pam Bondi is out at the Justice Department....
Ziggy Stardust and Hacky Sack: What life was like the last time we went to the moon
The Artemis II mission is the first time humans have headed to the moon since 1972. That year also...
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