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Boater rescued after fishing vessel sinks near Admiralty Island
A Coast Guard crew from Air Station Sitka rescued a man earlier this week after his fishing boat sank near Murder Cove, on the southern tip of Admiralty Island.
High school club looks to inspire next generation of educators
Educators Rising at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka trains students in teaching techniques to showcase at competitions at the state and national level.
Sitka Trail Works wraps grant project improving access on Kruzof Island
Access to a popular outdoor recreation area near Sitka just got a bit easier thanks to a grant-funded trail rehabilitation project that wrapped this summer.
Dog show awards floppiest ears, fluffiest fur in Sitka
Dog shows are often formal competitions where pets are strictly judged for their appearance and behavior. But a dog show in Sitka wanted to award features like floppiest ears and fluffiest fur.
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2026 Sitka Municipal Election Hub
Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 6.
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AmDocs film festival returns to Sitka for second year
Organizer Debbie Miller and musician Sheila Del Bosque join KCAW for the Morning Interview to give listeners a taste of what the festival has planned Oct. 9-11.
WhaleFest to celebrate ‘Generation of Giants’ on 30th anniversary
The 30th annual Sitka WhaleFest kicks off soon, celebrating "generations of giants" from the people who shaped the symposium over the past three decades to the next generation of researchers.
Upcoming event celebrates local afterschool programs
The nationwide event celebrates afterschool programs and their vital role in supporting children, families, and communities.
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Education funding, capital investments dominate Ketchikan legislative forum
From left to right: Rep. Sara Hannan, Rep. Jeremy Bynum, Sen. Bert Stedman, Rep. Rebecca Himschoot...
Rental market tight in Wrangell-Petersburg
For the second year in a row, the Wrangell-Petersburg area has the lowest rental housing vacancy...
Southeast Conference kicks off in Ketchikan
Southeast Conference’s annual economic summit kicked off in Ketchikan on Tuesday. (Hunter...
Alaska News
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Mat-Su Assembly candidate fired from UAA police force after workplace misconduct investigation
A pair of UAA investigations found that Chris Chiavetta created a hostile work environment through inappropriate sexual comments and retaliated against a witness.
Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon return about average this year, with higher prices paid to fishers
The 2026 sockeye salmon run totaled 45.7 million fish, making this the first year since 2014 that the run was below 50 million, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game preliminary summary.
Trump tried to make allies of fishermen. Some are turning on him.
Recently fishermen have expressed frustration with high fuel costs, a trade war with Canada and cuts to the NOAA. The Trump administration has continued to try to win the hearts of fishermen with industry-friendly moves.
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Germany’s political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today’s weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What’s the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It’s been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
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