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September 22, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider putting a $4.5 million state grant towards Lincoln Street upgrades.
Sitkans get to know city administrator finalist Gerrie Cotter
The city’s municipal administrator finalist mingled with Sitkans Friday night during a meet-and-greet at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Listen: Chamber of Commerce assembly forum
During a Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce forum on Wednesday (9-16-26), assembly candidates were asked pre-provided questions on housing, childcare, and economic development.
Listen: KCAW hosts Sitka School Board candidate forum
Artificial intelligence, truancy, and enrollment. These are a few of the topics Sitka School Board candidates dove into in KCAW’s live election forum on September 17.
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2026 Sitka Municipal Election Hub
Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 6.
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Pacific High celebrates new outdoor learning shelter with open house
The community is welcome to tour Pacific High School's garden, greenhouse, and the recently completed learning shelter this Friday (9-25-26).
Sitka Tells Tales event highlights taking risks, making change, and giving back
Ellen Frankenstein, Ben Hughey, and Jennifer MacDonald joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to share what attendees can expect from the event.
What to expect when voting in Sitka’s upcoming municipal election
Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson, Deputy Municipal Clerk Holley Bayne, and Assistant Municipal Clerk Brian Schoenfelder joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss early voting, ballot contents, and other election details.
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WPSD receives $608k grant
The Wrangell school district will receive a $608,000 grant for a new virtual-reality-based program...
Metlakatla educator named Alaska’s superintendent of the year
Taw Lindsey (left) is awarded Alaska’s 2027 Superintendent of the Year Award. Alaska Council of...
WHS student scientists present on glacial data
Student scientists from the Wrangell High School Shakes Glacier monitoring team and University of...
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A Midtown Anchorage home has become a hub for crime. Police say they’re moving to shut it down.
The home was the site of a Sept. 13 police shooting, but neighbors say they’ve witnessed assaults, drug deals and other crimes happen for months.
The state of Alaska public schools | Talk of Alaska
With the new school year underway, we hear from public education leaders about challenges and successes in Alaska’s school districts.
A reporter takes a deep dive on Trump-appointed chair of U.S. Arctic Research Commission
Thomas Dans is a venture capitalist from Texas described as a MAGA influencer and, since December, has chaired the commission, which advises Congress and the president on what to study in the Arctic.
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Questions remain after grand jury declines indictment in Nolan Wells’ death
The Black Mississippi teen’s family questions whether his race contributed to his July 4th death on an island off the Mississippi coast.
Girl accuses Braden Peters, social media influencer known as ‘Clavicular,’ of rape
The allegations claim Braden Peters, also known as Clavicular, had non-consensual sex with the 17-year-old female victim after plying her with alcohol. Peters’ representative denies the charges.
White House launches ‘Trump TV’ after ban on major news outlets
Days after President Trump barred reporters from three major news outlets from the White House, the administration has launched a 24/7 YouTube channel promising to put its “biggest moments all in one place.”
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