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Sitka power outage caused by tripped hydropower unit
The majority of Sitkans experienced a power outage Wednesday night (2-4-26) just before 9 p.m.
Assembly members host public discussion on bear-resistant containers
About two dozen community members gathered at Harrigan Centennial Hall on Thursday (1-29-26) to brainstorm solutions to Sitka’s ongoing problem of bears getting into trash.
Sitka secures $10 million for wastewater project
Sitka will receive $10 million dollars for a new wastewater disinfection system. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski secured the money for Sitka as part of an appropriations bill that passed the House and Senate earlier this month.
State of the City report highlights a ‘year marked by progress’ for Sitka
2025 was a year of progress for the City of Sitka, according to Municipal Administrator John Leach, who presented the annual State of the City report to the public on Wednesday (1-28-26).
The Morning Interview
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Braveheart Volunteers aim to raise 20k during ‘Fill the Heart’ campaign
Kim Hunter and Marshall Barg joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss this month's fundraising campaign, "Fill the Heart," which aims to raise $20,000, with $10,000 already pledged.
Wearable Art Show returns to Sitka after one-year hiatus
The Wearable Arts Show is returning to Sitka after a one-year hiatus, featuring 19 designs from 16 designers, including one from Arizona and another from Washington.
Public comment open on federal subsistence review until February 13
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior are conducting a review of the federal subsistence management program in Alaska. Alaskans can comment on the review through February 13.
Southeast News
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State Rep. Jeremy Bynum talks Southeast Alaska infrastructure during Wrangell visit
(Courtesy of Jeremy Bynum) Alaska State Representative Jeremy Bynum visited Wrangell Oct. 25 to...
Ketchikan band Ratfish Wranglers on their new album and the magic of live performance
The latest from The Ratfish Wranglers is a live album from their performance at Centennial Hall...
One incumbent returns to Tribal Council; WCA welcomes three new council members
Wrangell Cooperative Association holds Tribal election on Feb. 2, 2026. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK)...
Alaska News
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FEMA adds storm-affected communities eligible for disaster assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added dozens of communities to the list of those...
Aleutian waters could open to mineral mining in first-ever federal offshore lease sale in Alaska
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is evaluating whether to hold a first-of-its-kind lease sale...
Almost 1 in 4 Alaska workers doesn’t live in the state, new report concludes
The proportion of nonresident workers in Alaska is near an all-time high, but many hold seasonal...
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Trump’s harsh immigration tactics are taking a political hit
President Trump’s popularity on one of his political strengths is in jeopardy.
A drop in CDC health alerts leaves doctors ‘flying blind’
Doctors and public health officials are concerned about the drop in health alerts from the Centers...
Photos: Highlights from the Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Athletes from around the world attended the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.
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