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Sen. Lisa Murkowski christens Alaska’s “transformational” hybrid commercial fishing vessel
Since it was installed in the F/V Mirage, the newly developed hybrid engine shows great promise in making optimizing fishing and developing more local jobs.
‘Hearing our language is like medicine to us’: new book features Tlingit Raven stories in original language
A nonprofit tribal organization has published a new book that presents Tlingit Raven stories for the first time in the original language with English translations.
Matt Claman talks ferries, education, fisheries management as part of Southeast campaign for governor
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Claman visited Sitka last week as part of his statewide campaign.
Lisa Murkowski talks ferry funding, Tongass National Forest, and the affordability of Alaskan homes
KCAW sat down with the Sen. Murkowski to discuss regional topics during her visit to Sitka following her annual address to the Alaskan Legislature in Juneau last week (3-31-26)
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Sitka Tribe of Alaska observes Child Abuse Awareness Month
Doug Osborne joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to share how its Child Advocacy Center operates, as well as upcoming events STA has planned to support children and their families.
Sitka Rose Awards honor women and queer people who uplift community values
The Sitka Rose Awards, hosted by local organization Sitkans Against Family Violence, celebrates individuals who uplift community values of safety, respect, and community.
Sitka Parks and Recreation shoots for the moon with upcoming community programming
Kevin Knox, Rachel Fox, and Ellie Campbell join KCAW for the Morning Interview to share more information about upcoming programming such as mermaid swimming classes, summer camp, and upcoming community orchestra and choir performance
Southeast News
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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...
Wrangell instructor charged with assault
(Sage Smiley/KSTK) Wrangell police charged a Wrangell teacher and high school wrestling coach with...
Ketchikan school board votes to close 2 elementary schools
Point Higgins Elementary School, in Ketchikan, shown in December 2025. It is one of two elementary...
Alaska News
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After last year’s historic tsunami, some cruise lines say they’ll avoid Tracy Arm this year
The companies said they’ll skip Tracy Arm based on the state of the waterway and current geologic...
Park leads Donley by 22 votes in bid for Midtown Assembly race as more ballots are counted in Anchorage election
Two education-related ballot propositions and a proposed bond for public safety improvements are...
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 10, 2026
Last summer’s historic tsunami in Southeast means new itineraries for some cruise lines this...
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Pope Leo says ‘delusion of omnipotence’ is fueling U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to publicly condemn...
Artemis II splashdown captures nationwide attention
Fans across the country tuned in to see the Artemis II crew make their splashy return to...
Opinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat
Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.
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