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LatestCrews refloat boat that capsized near Crescent Harbor on Saturday
by Katherine Rose | Mar 20, 2023
A fishing vessel that overturned just outside of a Sitka harbor this weekend was refloated early Monday morning (3-20-23).
Two teenagers arrested for armed robbery in Sitka late Saturday
by Katherine Rose | Mar 20, 2023
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery in downtown Sitka early late Saturday night.
ADF&G continues second week of aerial surveys ahead of herring fishery
by Katherine Rose | Mar 18, 2023
The Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery isn’t kicking off just yet. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has been conducting aerial surveys of fish over the last week in preparation for the fishery, but so far they haven’t spotted any spawn or mature roe.
Brooke Mulligan, 21, to serve four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide in death of Terry Carlson, Jr
by KCAW News | Mar 16, 2023
21-year old Brooke Mulligan will serve four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide, in the death of Terry Carlson, Jr. two years ago. Mulligan crossed the centerline in her Jeep and struck Carlson head-on while he was on a bicycle in March of 2021. She fled the scene without stopping, and when confronted by police, denied involvement in the incident.
New task force to plan for future of tourism in Sitka
by Katherine Rose | Mar 15, 2023
A new task force will now tackle tourism in Sitka. The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday/last night (3-14-23), approved the creation of a new “tourism task force” meant to investigate and plan for the city’s approach as it prepares for increased cruise traffic in 2023 and beyond.
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LatestCommentary: HB 105 puts Alaska’s LGBTQ+ youth at risk. We must fight it at every step
by Margot O'Connell and Michael Mausbach | Mar 27, 2023
Governor Dunleavy recently announced House Bill 105, which, on the surface, is intended to expand parental rights in education. But what it actually does is strip schools of their ability to educate, affirm, and protect trans and gender non-conforming youth who cannot safely share their identity with their families.
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Latest‘Herring Film Night’ and potluck set at UAS this Thursday
Mar 28, 2023
UAS Sitka's PIED program (Perspectives on Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity) invites everyone to the world premiere of "Sitka Herring: A Tale of Two Harvests," 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Room 229 at UAS.
Communities can now request seafood donations through new online form
Mar 27, 2023
The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) and Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust (ASFT) are inviting community and tribal leaders, organizations, fishermen, and others to share via a new Seafood Donation Network Inquiry online form, whether they are struggling with access to local seafood or have seafood that they would be willing to contribute to families in need.
Food Web Cruise promises a morning of discovery, plus a reveal of the next Sitka WhaleFest theme
Mar 24, 2023
On Saturday, March 25, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. the Sitka Sound Science Center will host its annual Food Web Cruise. During this morning of learning and discovery, naturalists will share their knowledge of our rich and interconnected ecosystem while guests enjoy a light breakfast. Tiffany Pearson and Matt Goff joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the event:
Tenakee Springs program aims to train drug prevention specialists
Mar 23, 2023
Tuck Harry is the executive director of the Alaska Academy for Drug Abuse Prevention- which trains young people in how to become drug abuse prevention specialists. He joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the opioid and fentanyl crisis in the state, and one particularly dangerous drug that goes by the street name ISO or tranq. Listen to their conversation here:
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LatestKayhi Drama Kings present James and the Giant Peach
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 29, 2023
Play production students at Ketchikan High School rehearse James and the Giant Peach. The...
‘So incredibly happy:’ Craig’s new recreation director reflects on upcoming projects
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 29, 2023
The interior of the youth center is seen recently. (Photo courtesy of Elli Flagg). There’s a new...
Alaska’s ferry system expands hiring efforts after identifying problems with recruiting and retention
by KRBD Ketchikan | Mar 28, 2023
Three long-time AMHS workers get ready to tie up a ferry in Kodiak, Aug. 14, 2021. (L-R) Lonnie...
Alaska News
LatestUAA to house Ted Stevens papers
by APRN | Mar 29, 2023
Ted Stevens attends the commissioning of the USS Alaska in 1986. (U.S. Navy) By the time U.S. Sen....
Alaska House committee removes funding for state attorney assigned to sue local school districts
by APRN | Mar 29, 2023
From left to right, the three co-chairs of the Alaska House Finance Committee talk on Tuesday,...
Connecting the Seward and Glenn highways scarred Fairview. Now, lots of agencies want to make it right.
by APRN | Mar 29, 2023
Allen Kemplen, the president of the Fairview Community Council, walks along Gambell Street on...
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Latest2023 Whiting Awards recognize 10 emerging writers
by NPR | Mar 29, 2023
The recipients of the $50,000 prize, which was announced on Wednesday evening, show an exceeding...
Disney World board picked by DeSantis says predecessors stripped them of power
by NPR | Mar 29, 2023
Board members picked to oversee the governance of Disney World said their predecessors pulled a...
The Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump will take a break from next week
by NPR | Mar 29, 2023
The pre-planned break coincides with the holidays of Easter, Passover and Ramadan. That means an...
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