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SLIPP releases draft landslide preparation plan for Southeast
A coalition aiming to reduce the risk of landslide disasters in Southeast Alaska is working on a plan for how to do it. The Southeast Alaska Landslide Information and Preparedness Partnership, or SLIPP now has published a draft strategic plan for the region, and they’re looking for feedback from the public.
‘No czars, no kings’: 400 Sitkans rally in protest atop Castle Hill
More than 400 Sitkans turned out Saturday (10-18-25) to speak out against what they call an escalating abuse of power by President Donald Trump.
Sitka School Board swears in newly elected members, selects officers
Sitka’s newest school board members were sworn in at a special meeting on Wednesday.
City hires lieutenant with police chief potential
Sitka has its sights set on a new police chief, but it could be awhile until he can actually fill the role.
Station Highlights
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The Radio You Need Is Not Guaranteed
October 1st marks the first day in KCAW's history without federal funding.
The Morning Interview
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Hold on to your fins! Sitka Sound Science Center’s haunted aquarium returns
Sarah Tobey and Brooke Rivera from the SSSC join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss what sights and activities attendees can expect from this year's haunted aquarium.
Brew Fest fundraiser returns this Alaska Day
Garry White, Executive Director of Sitka Economic Development Association (SEDA), joined KCAW for the Morning Interview about the upcoming Alaska Day Brew Fest and Chili Cook-Off.
2025 Whalefest highlights how attendees and nature are “entwined”
Arleigh Reynolds and Janet Clarke from the Sitka Sound Science Center join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the theme, programming, and student opportunities for this year's Whalefest.
Southeast News
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Ketchikan man charged in alleged stabbing
The Ketchikan Police Department’s logo is shown on a lectern at KPD headquarters in March 2022....
Misinformation leads to last week’s school lockdown
Evergreen Elementary in Wrangell on Aug. 26, 2024. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) Misinformation led to...
Wrangell Wolves Cross Country girls make history
Wrangell Wolves cross country team parades through town in firetruck on Oct. 5 for cross country...
Alaska News
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Evacuees in Anchorage say they’re feeling a mix of gratitude and grief
Hundreds of people evacuated from Western Alaska after Typhoon Halong now face uncertain futures...
Thousands of Alaskans likely to go without food aid in November as federal shutdown drags on
The Alaska Division of Public Assistance announced that SNAP benefits for November will not be...
Agriculture is on the rise in Interior Alaska, but farmers often need side hustles
The governor and lawmakers have said they want to support Alaska’s growing agriculture industry,...
NPR
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Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating
U.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir...
‘A slap in the face’: Ranchers feel betrayed by Trump’s plan to buy Argentine beef
Over the past few days, cattle ranchers and agricultural groups have been sounding the alarm that...
‘Why does my toddler … ?’ Your kiddo’s most confounding behavior, decoded
Why does my toddler say “no” to everything? Say everything is “mine”? Want...
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