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Sitka police say Thursday car crash likely caused by ‘medical issue’
Sitka Police say a crash involving two vehicles and a food truck near Sitka’s roundabout Thursday (11-6-25) was likely caused by a medical issue.
Landslide warning dashboard updating again following rain gauge fix
Sitka’s Landslide Warning Dashboard is fully functional again, thanks to recent repairs to the system that feeds it data from the local airport.
Two Sitkans indicted for theft in October, and a third arrested in drug sting
Two Sitkans were indicted for theft in October, and a third was arrested in a drug sting operation.
As bear calls tick up this fall, an unsecured trash can is a ‘free buffet’
Local police are reminding Sitkans to secure their garbage in light of increased bear activity in unsecured trash cans.
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Sitka resources for furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients
Updated 10-28-25: Sitka Tribe of Alaska is raising money to purchase food and grocery gift cards...
The Morning Interview
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Sitka’s winter electricity rates are powering up! Here’s what you need to know
Municipal Administrator John Leach joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss this change, how Sitka's hydroelectric system influences its power consumption, and how Sitkans can provide input on power rates.
Homeless Coalition set to complete Sitka’s first permanent supportive housing community by late November
Denise Shaffer, Programs Director, and Andrew Hinton, Executive Director, of the Sitka Homeless Coalition join the Morning Interview to discuss the organization's Shelter Sitka campaign.
Whalefest emphasizes how storytelling and knowledge are Entwined
Lauren Bell and David Kanosh join KCAW for the Morning Interview to share more about the experts presenting at this year's Whalefest, as well as how storytelling connects to this year's theme of "Entwined".
Southeast News
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‘This gives me a little control’; Ketchikan organizations respond to SNAP delays
Jennifer Tucker is the manager of Outpost Agriculture. The hydroponic company is offering free...
Southeast drug enforcement task force seizes 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine
The Ketchikan Police Department has seized about 4.5 pounds of methamphetamine that was shipped by...
The Scarlett O’Hara Complex takes Wrangell’s stage, opening to sold-out crowd
Scarlett O’Hara actors set the stage during a dress rehearsal Nov. 5, 2025. From left: Sue...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 7, 2025
Scientists are trying to use machine learning to better predict lightning strikes during wildfire...
Anchorage Opera opens season with double feature | State of Art
Performances of “The Medium” and “Gianni Schicchi” are on Saturday and...
Alaska commercial fishing jobs have fallen to a record low, report says
New data shows the industry has lost more than a third of harvesting jobs over the past...
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Typhoon Fung-wong leaves 4 dead and 1.4 million displaced in the Philippines
Typhoon Fung-wong blew out of the Philippines after setting off floods and landslides, knocking...
Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown
The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following...
MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches
Two Major League Baseball pitchers have been indicted on charges they took bribes to give bettors...
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