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Sitka Assembly approves contract extension with bulk water shipper
The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (10-13-26) approved a contract extension with investors looking to ship bulk water out of Sitka. This is the second contract extension for Arctic Blue Waters Alaska since the city agreed to sell them the right to purchase water from Blue Lake in 2021.
Sitka’s new mayor, assembly members take oaths of office
Sitka’s new mayor and assembly members took their oaths of office at the Sitka Assembly meeting Tuesday night (10-13-26). The group also said farewell to outgoing mayor Steven Eisenbeisz, who served in the role since 2020.
Sitka Assembly approves new city administrator employment agreement
At its meeting on Tuesday (10-13-26), the Sitka Assembly approved an employment agreement with incoming municipal administrator Gerrie Cotter.
First graders dig up Tlingit potatoes
Students from Xóots Elementary School harvested the Tlingit potatoes they planted in Pacific High School's garden in the spring.
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No Kings National Day of Action emphasizes early voting in Sitka
Joann Torgeson and Pat Kehoe from Sitkans for Peace and Democracy will host a community information session on early voting ahead of the midterm election at the Crescent Harbor net shed Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by a No Kings protest.
Sitkans put chili recipes to the test at 10th Annual Alaska Day Brew Fest
The 10th Annual Alaska Day Brewfest is Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Education opportunities plentiful at Sitka Whalefest
Rural Alaska Students and One-Health Research (RASOR) program coordinator Rosie Cunningham, and University of Alaska professor Ellen Chenoweth joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the educational opportunities available for students at Sitka Whalefest this November.
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Ketchikan nonprofit launches initiative to strengthen health advocacy for local Filipino families
The Ketchikan Wellness Coalition was awarded a grant as part of the Rural Health Transformation...
South Tongass fire station rebuild complete
The South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department began operating out of the newly rebuilt firehouse...
Construction begins on student housing project in Klawock that aims to boost local workforce
Tribal leaders and community partners commemorate the first day of construction of the new...
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Alaska Federation of Natives convention celebrates 60th anniversary this week
The Elders & Youth Conference started Sunday and ends Wednesday. The AFN convention is from Thursday to Saturday.
Kotzebue Sound’s chum harvest rebounded this year, but it’s unclear by how much
After two disastrous seasons, chum salmon came back to Kotzebue Sound this summer, and some commercial fishermen say it was one of the best years they’ve had. But the public may never know just how good it was.
Anchorage woman struck and killed by SUV on Muldoon
Bertha Nesbit is the eighth pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Anchorage this year, and the second pedestrian killed in less than a week.
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Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is ‘no accident’
A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.
2026 midterms could be the most expensive on record. And, Macron condemns protests
More than $15 billion has been raised in this year’s midterm elections. And, France’s president is condemning the violent protests erupting across the country.
A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming
A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it’s driven by El Niño and it’s going to happen again.
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