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Sitka administrator candidate advances to community meet-and-greet
The Sitka Assembly agreed to invite Gerrie Cotter to meet with Sitkans following her second interview for the municipal administrator position Thursday night (9-10-26).
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.
Sitkans lay out need for speed at first-ever puzzling contest
Puzzling is usually a peaceful hobby stretched out over a couple of days. But some Sitkans looked to change the pace, piecing puzzles together in a race against the clock.
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.
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2026 Sitka Municipal Election Center
Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 6.
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Chanteyman to tell stories of the sea through song
Sea chantey singer Jerry Bryant and Sitka Maritime Heritage Society's Rebecca Poulson and Keith Nyitray join KCAW ahead of their concert this Friday (9-18-26).
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...
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Rob Holston files to run for Ketchikan’s school board
Rob Holston filed to run for a three-year seat on the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board....
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...
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 14, 2026
Candidates for state and federal office cast their lines during fisheries debates in Kodiak.
Officials battle fire at Whittier’s new cruise ship terminal
There were no injuries reported Monday.
Get to know a four-legged friend with Tails on Trails | Hometown, Alaska
Hear about the program from Anchorage Animal Care and Control that lets you check out a dog for 48 hours.
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Ex-CIA chief issued subpoena in Trump ‘grand conspiracy’ investigation, lawyer says
John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury in a Justice Department probe into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Trump.
See who’s won an Emmy Award so far
Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmy Awards on Monday night. We’ll be updating this list as winners are announced.
The Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail voting restrictions for this year’s midterms
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.
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