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Sitka grand jury indicts four in August
Police arrested a cruise ship passenger in Sitka last month for allegedly transporting a variety of illegal drugs.
Sitka talks trash at assembly table
The Sitka Assembly voted Tuesday (9-8-26) to add a large-scale dumpster option to the city's solid waste code.
Sitka Assembly proposes sales tax increase, business buy-in to address childcare shortage
The Sitka Assembly is moving forward with a plan to tackle the community’s childcare shortage, which includes a half percent sales tax increase. A ballot question on the new tax is in the works for voters to consider in a special election.
Sitka’s landslide risk at ‘medium’ until 1 a.m. Wednesday
Sitka’s landslide risk level increased from low to medium shortly after 7 p.m. tonight (9-8-26). That’s according to a local dashboard that tracks rainfall data to determine landslide risk.
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2026 Sitka Municipal Election Center
Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 6.
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Brave Heart’s annual banquet, buoy auction this weekend
The Brave Heart Buoy Gala and Auction is September 12 at Odess Theater.
Workshop to teach free seed breeding
Siena Reid and Vivian Yéilk’ Mork join KCAW for the Morning Interview ahead of their berry...
Sitka Community Garden celebrates first harvest with picnic
The Sitka Community Gardens Association is hosting a community picnic on Sunday, September 6.
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Frances Klein on her decision to run for Ketchikan’s school board
Frances Klein filed to run for a three-year seat on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board....
Ketchikan City Council member Judy Zenge files for reelection
Longtime Ketchikan City Council member Judy Zenge is running again for a three year seat on the...
Federal government extends public comment period for proposed Roadless Rule rescission
Kathy Rousso admires the natural beauty of the Carlanna Lake Trail in the Tongass National Forest...
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 11, 2026
Firefighters push themselves in memory of first responders who died on 9/11.
Anchorage firefighters honor fallen 9/11 responders – and test themselves
Participants said the event made them reflect on sacrifice, hard work, and care for the community.
Anchorage Symphony Orchestra has big plans for this season | State of Art
From classical heavy-hitters to beloved movies, Anchorage Symphony Orchestra hopes to appeal to the entire community.
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Pennsylvania says an unvaccinated woman has died from measles-related complications
Pennsylvania has announced its third measles-related death in less than three weeks. A local coroner says the 40-year-old woman was unvaccinated.
Trump warns against slowing down AI but he is not against some guardrails
President Trump said there were “negative forces” predicting things that he says won’t happen.
Wisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safety
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany escaped a sinking plane and swam to shallow water after an emergency landing in a lake. Tiffany and the pilot called 911 from on top of the plane.
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