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Assembly votes down proposed COVID-19 restrictions, enforcement
Despite an upward trend in COVID-19 in the community, Sitka will continue to have no enforceable coronavirus measures. When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (11-24-20), it failed to muster the supermajority of votes needed to pass an emergency ordinance that would have limited restaurant capacity and prohibited large group gatherings.
Sitka tracks 10 new coronavirus cases, mid-week
Ten new coronavirus cases were reported in Sitka on Wednesday (11-25-20) and Thursday (11-26-20).
Just hang up: Social Security phone scam returns in time for the holidays
In the latest version of the scam the calls have gotten more menacing. They say there's a problem with your Social Security number, and if you don’t call back right away they’ll issue a warrant for your arrest. If you get such a call, the SSA says you should hang up.
New Gunnuk Creek hydro plant reduces Kake’s reliance on diesel
The multi-million dollar Gunnuk Creek hydro project came online earlier this fall, and its proponents hope it will lower the cost of energy and bring the remote community one step closer to energy independence.
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KCAW Coronavirus Information Hub
KCAW is tracking cancellations, closures, and other news related to the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sitka Tribe of Alaska offers support for veterans seeking land allotment
Steve Hartford and Semaite Abiy join KCAW's Erin Fulton for the Morning Interview to discuss the Native Veterans Land Allotment program.
What’s happening in the Yakutat Ranger District?
Yakutat District Ranger Lee Benson spoke with KCAW's Erin McKinstry to give an update on happenings in the Yakutat Ranger District.
Flying blind: A new illustrated guide to state finances warns of ‘controlled flight into terrain’
Former Sitka municipal attorney (2000-2005) Cliff Groh helped establish the Permanent Fund when he worked for the legislature 40 years ago. In his new book he argues that without a change in course, Alaska is flying blind.
Alaska Raptor Center celebrates 40 years with virtual fundraiser
The Alaska Raptor Center has been helping rehabilitate wild birds since 1980. In honor of their 40th anniversary, the center is hosting a virtual fundraiser in place of their annual, in-person gala.
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With COVID-19 cases falling, Ketchikan reduces local pandemic risk level to ‘moderate’
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in...
ADF&G: Taku and Stikine kings not projected to rebound in 2021
King salmon are by far the most lucrative salmon species for trollers. (Photo courtesy of Matt...
Ketchikan’s school district pushes back return to full capacity for middle and high schools by a week
Ketchikan High School. (KRBD file photo) Ketchikan’s school district is pushing back its return to...
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Alaska Chief Justice Bolger to retire in June
Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger addresses the Alaska Federation of Natives...
Largely insulated from COVID-19, Unalaska is watching its wastewater for signs of trouble
Unalaska’s runway from the side of Mount Ballyhoo. ( Berett Wilber/KUCB) Unalaska and Dutch Harbor...
Anchorage city manager steps down
Bill Falsey in March, 2020. Anchorage’s city manager Bill Falsey is stepping down from his...
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LatestAnother Mysterious Monolith Suddenly Appears — This Time In Romania
Not long after a metal object appeared without explanation in the Utah desert, it disappeared. Now, locals in Piatra Neamt say they have found a similar monolith, and answers remain just as scarce.
Assailants Attack City In Southern Brazil In Series Of Brazen Early Morning Heists
Over the course of two hours, several heavily armed men laid siege to the coastal city of Criciúma, where they blew up ATMs and took hostages.
What Joe Biden’s Election Means For Abortion Rights
Groups opposed to abortion rights have celebrated many policy wins during the Trump...
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