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No injuries or damaged homes reported after fire consumes workshed
A workshed went up in a blaze at Venettis Trailer Court on Saturday afternoon (7-12-25) setting off some fireworks stored inside, but no nearby homes were damaged in the fire.
Sitka’s Chamber of Commerce to continue running visitor services despite not bidding for the contract
The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce will continue to operate Visit Sitka through the end of the calendar year while the city searches for a permanent replacement. Despite requesting proposals months ago, the city has not yet secured a long-term operator for its visitor services program.
Failed conductor identified as cause of brief Sitka power outage
Sitka experienced a brief, widespread power outage on Wednesday afternoon (7-9-25).
‘We have cabins, we have trails, we have playgrounds’: Sitka Assembly grapples with rec initiative
Sitka’s athletic facilities could get a major upgrade if a proposal the Sitka Assembly is considering gains traction. Sponsors of the initiative to build a sports and recreation complex have identified funding that could support its construction, but freeing up the money will require a vote of the people.
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KCAW’s Federal Funding at Immediate Risk
URGENT: The White House has asked Congress to defund public media. This funding is 24% of KCAW's budget this year.
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Renewable energy camp returns to Sitka this summer
The Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) and Sitka's Parks and Recreation Division are hosting a renewable energy camp in Sitka this summer.
Sitka Farmers Market set to make season debut on Saturday
The Sitka Farmers Market will take place this Saturday at the ANB Founders Hall, 235 Katlian Street, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and continue every other week through September.
Sitkans invited to view core samples of Swan Lake this weekend
Geologists studying glacial history and climate changes in the region will be taking samples of Swan Lake this weekend.
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T3 students give Anan Wildlife Observatory a technology upgrade
Bears at Anan Wildlife Observatory fishing on July 24, 2024. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) Thirteen T3...
Teddy bears and all kinds of pies
Beta Sigma Phi sells pies on the Fourth of July for a teddy bear fundraiser in Wrangell. (Colette...
Borough moves forward with South Tongass fire station rebuild
The South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department station caught fire in the early hours of April 9,...
Alaska News
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Anchorage petition would let voters decide on more police oversight
Organizers are trying to collect enough signatures so that voters can decide in the spring whether...
State plans major project to combat river erosion on highways near Butte and Sutton
Homeowners say the federally-funded project should be fast-tracked to keep the river at bay.
Alaska Board of Game approves revived bear-culling program in caribou grounds
The controversial program, aimed at boosting the population of a struggling caribou herd in...
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A dentist is on trial for allegedly killing his wife with poisoned protein shakes
James Craig is accused of fatally poisoning his wife of 23 years and trying to cover his tracks by...
The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the Globe
More families around the world are choosing to have fewer children or none all. Many countries,...
As Republicans call for transparency into Epstein probe, Trump lashes out
In a post to Truth Social on Wednesday morning, Trump railed against Democrats, and some of his...
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