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Rising in ranks, Sitka police lieutenant steps up to lead department
Sitka is getting a new full-time police chief. The Sitka Assembly approved the promotion of Lieutenant Mike Hall to the position at its meeting Tuesday night.
Sitka police host community conversation on use of force
One of six indictments issued by a Sitka Grand Jury last month involved police use of force. Sitka’s interim police chief Chad Goeden said during a recent community conversation that fortunately, use of force is uncommon in Sitka.
March 10, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
Sitka may finally get a new police chief. At its meeting tonight (3-10-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider approving the promotion of Michael Hall from lieutenant to the top position.
Emergency management veteran advises Southeast communities on ‘post-traumatic growth’ following landslides
Dr. Mary Schoenfeldt recently spoke at the Southeast Alaska Landslide Information and Preparedness Partnership (SLIPP) conference on how to navigate disaster reactions following community trauma.
The Morning Interview
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Original Artist Grind the grand finale for 31st season
This Saturday, artists will perform their original work at the grand finale of the 31st season of The Grind.
‘Ship Happens’ in local murder mystery theater fundraiser
Bare Stage Collective theater company will present an original murder mystery dinner theater production “Ship Happens: A Murder at Sea” 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Harbor Mountain Brewing company. Rach Roach and Logan Bradford joined KCAW for the Morning interview to discuss the upcoming show, which was written by a cast of six and takes place on a cruise ship.
Here’s how you can determine the next 30 years of the Tongass National Forest
Sitka Conservation Society's Andrew Thoms joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the potential changes listed in the Tongass Land Management Plans, and the opportunities to contribute comments during the Notice of Intent period.
Southeast News
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School board to vote on plan to close schools, cut staff
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
School board to vote on reduction in force plan
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
Q & A: Ben Houser on his nomination to attend the Merchant Marine Academy
Wrangell High School senior Ben Houser stopped by KSTK on Feb. 12, 2026 to talk about his...
Alaska News
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Alaska National Guard says planned deployment to Washington DC pushed to May
Officials with the Alaska National Guard said plans to deploy a trained rapid response force this...
Anchorage police chief defends handling of serial killer case featured in MMIP docuseries
Chief Sean Case addressed questions raised by the national series and said recent policy changes,...
‘The heartbeat of our community’: After years with no gym, basketball returns to Kaktovik
Six years after the old one burned down, Kaktovik’s new gym is a place to play, celebrate...
NPR
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And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?
The Academy Awards officially adopted the “Oscars” nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.
TSA workers miss a full paycheck, while travelers keep paying airport security fees
Many TSA workers received no money in their paychecks Friday as the partial DHS shutdown drags on....
How Italy became the darlings (and contenders, too) of the World Baseball Classic
With espresso shots, kisses on the cheek and Andrea Bocelli singalongs, Team Italy has charmed the...
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