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Sitka subs get pay raise ahead of new school year
Substitute teachers in the Sitka School District will be getting a pay bump this year.
Lisa Lane rounds out Sitka’s mayoral candidate crew
Lane moved to Sitka nearly 40 years ago, and is now semi-retired. She currently works part-time greeting guests and offering information at the cruise ship terminal, and volunteers cutting hair for residents at the Pioneer Home.
Industry-commissioned report outlines financial boost of cruise ships in Sitka
A new report commissioned by the cruise industry outlines the financial boost cruise ship visitors have had on Sitka’s economy.
‘Names discovered, stories told’ through paintings at Pioneer Bar in Sitka
For the past two summers, a bar in Sitka has acted as a makeshift gallery for local artist Stephen Lawrie who recently won a prestigious international award for his work.
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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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Sitkans to revive local ‘Bike Rodeo’ this weekend
(Parks and Rec image) This Saturday August 22, the city’s Parks and Recreation Division, in...
Event to explore abalone shell ‘micro-universe’
The public is invited to attend Journey to the Center of the Show at the Sitka Sound Science Center from 5:30-7 p.m. tonight (8-17-26) to explore the micro-universe of life on abalone shells.
Art floats for Brave Heart Volunteers annual auction, gala
Over the next month, Brave Heart Volunteers is raising money through its annual Buoys & Art fundraiser.
Southeast News
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Ketchikan’s local governments weigh library powers ballot measure
The Ketchikan Public Library shown on May 21, 2026. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) For over 80 years,...
Dr. Harrison to open independent practice at home
Doctor V. Sanoe Harrison is trading his health care job at SEARHC for an independent practice,...
4 questions with Ketchikan Borough Assembly candidate Dan Ortiz
Ketchikan Borough Assembly member Dan Ortiz filed to run for reelection in the upcoming October 6...
Alaska News
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Alaska Rep. Nick Begich leads 3 challengers in U.S. House primary
Well-funded independent challenger Bill Hill is in second place. Democrat Matt Schultz announced...
U.S. Senate race will have two Dan Sullivans and a Mary Peltola
Early returns show both Sullivans and Peltola will advance to the November ballot, in an election...
Campaign finance ballot measure passing by wide margin
Officials are counting votes on a ballot measure that would limit individual campaign donations...
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How India’s blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and...
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers...
Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The...
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