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Sitka Grand Jury indicts four in March
A Sitka Grand Jury indicted 4 people last month on charges ranging from driving under the influence to selling substances to minors.
April 14, 2026: What’s on the agenda at the Sitka Assembly meeting?
At its meeting tonight (4-13-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider approving an updated historic preservation plan.
Shelley Hughes talks managing the state’s economy, education, and building job opportunities as part of Southeast campaign for governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Shelley Hughes visited Sitka last week as part of her statewide campaign.
Sitka schools extend academic year following snow day cancellations
Sitka students will have to wait a bit longer for their summer break this year. District staff made the announcement to parents on Thursday.
The Morning Interview
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Sitka Maritime Heritage Society plans to help Sitkans set sail!
Capt. Blain Anderson and Sitka Maritime Heritage Society's Keith Nyitray join KCAW for the Morning Interview to share more about their upcoming sailing classes, as well as updates on restoring the Japonski Island Boathouse and other upcoming events.
Sentinel Sports: MEHS boys basketball team’s historic state tournament
March was a big month for Mt. Edgecumbe sports. The high school's boys basketball team won their first state championship, ending a 75-year history without a title.
STA asks enrolled tribal citizens to fill out community needs assessment
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska launched a Community Needs Assessment survey to better understand the well-being, priorities, and values of its tribal citizens.
Southeast News
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Wrangell’s Fred Angerman Inducted into Alaska High School Hall of Fame Posthumously
Fred Angerman Jr. will be inducted in the 2026 Alaska High School Hall of Fame. (Courtesy of Sumi...
Wrangell assembly preview: Tideland Construction land, fee and rates adjustment
Wrangell City Hall on March 26, 2026. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) Wrangell’s City and Borough...
Aging asbestos pipe bursts in downtown Wrangell, sends mud in downtown gift shop
Wrangell Public Works crew fix broken water main on April 8, 2026. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) Kim...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 20, 2026
State lawmakers again try to raise the age of consent through an omnibus crime bill.
Alaskans flock to U.S. Capitol to pitch economic development
About 150 participated in “Alaskans on the Hill,” and annual mission for people...
Troopers will not face charges in New Year’s Day shooting of man experiencing mental health crisis
Protestors rallied in Fairbanks this month to call for greater transparency for families of police...
NPR
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The hidden power keeping wages low
For decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to...
3 things to know about Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh
President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve goes before a Senate committee today —...
The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens
Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social...
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