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Sitka Assembly Member Kevin Mosher first to file for mayor’s seat
Current Sitka Assembly Member Kevin Mosher has filed to run for mayor. Mosher, who is two years into serving his third term on the assembly, has served as an assembly member since 2018.
Sitka firefighters extinguish hidden fire in hotel wall
Firefighters tamped out a fire at the Sitka Hotel on Friday night.
Sitka municipal administrator finalist drops out of running
A finalist for Sitka’s municipal administrator position has dropped out of the running. In an email on Monday, city staff announced that Jenny Alber, who was planning to visit Sitka later this month, has withdrawn her name from consideration.
Utah forester hopes carbon-capturing soil supplement catches on in Sitka
Banana peels, egg shells, and coffee grounds are some of the scraps you might toss into your composting bin. But there’s something else you can throw in the mix.
Station Highlights
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One year out from federal defunding
An update and message of gratitude one year out from the loss of federal funding for Raven Radio.
The Morning Interview
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Researcher documents intersection of Indigenous beadwork, Russian Orthodoxy
Esmeralda Goncalves, a Rhode Island School of Design graduate and former Fulbright Scholar, is in Sitka on a 2026 Craft Research Fund Grant.
SAIL Annual Picnic returns to Crescent Harbor on Friday
The annual picnic will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, at the Crescent Harbor Net Shed.
Three Sopranos to perform benefit concert this weekend
The Three Sopranos -- Rhiannon Guevin, Karen Neal and Mina Brooks-Schmidt -- joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss their upcoming concert.
Southeast News
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New superintendent of Ketchikan schools shares plans for leading the district
Kara Four Bear was hired earlier this year to lead the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District....
Structure, a nearly year-old company sets up shop in Wrangell
Structure, a nearly year-old company that plans to design, assemble and market a new system for...
City of Craig evaluates how to repair and reopen community pool
The Craig Aquatic Center has a full-sized pool, kiddie pool, fitness room, hot tub, and sauna. The...
Alaska News
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Democrat in Alaska’s governor race reports $1.8 million fundraising haul, driven by Californians
Kreiss-Tomkins has brought in $1.8 million since entering the race in February. The majority of it...
Glenn Highway bridge to reopen Friday night after 96-day closure
Traffic will return both spans of the Peters Creek bridge.
Enstar appeals RCA decision, saying natural gas storage can’t wait
The utility said the RCA order “is erroneous and suffers from a lack of true understanding of the...
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Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing...
ICC member states vote to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan
The International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal’s chief prosecutor on...
How The Illharmonic’s mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time
The Illharmonic Orchestra’s performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical...
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