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June 10, 2025: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
The marine haulout at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park has already hauled at least one boat in a practice run, but it still needs some more components before it can open for public use.
In Kake ruling, Ninth Circuit hands Feds a major win in decades-old dispute over subsistence in Alaska
In a landmark ruling this week (6-2-25), the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision allowing the Federal Subsistence Board to authorize emergency hunts in Alaska.
Spring court update: two Sitkans indicted and one civil ruling appealed
Two Sitkans were indicted by a grand jury this spring for assault and theft charges, and a ruling in a highly publicized civil case was appealed.
Sitka’s legislators voted to override the governor’s veto of education funding. But they’re still worried about schools
Sitka's legislators have returned home following adjournment on May 20. Both recently visited KCAW to offer insights into the session, and to reflect on this year's battle to fund education.
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KCAW’s Federal Funding at Immediate Risk
URGENT: The White House has asked Congress to defund public media. This funding is 24% of KCAW's budget this year.
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Experts look for community input on Sitka’s ‘brownfields’
Known or suspected contamination of former industrial sites can affect redevelopment. The Sitka Tribe is hosting a visioning session (plus dinner!) 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, in Harrigan Centennial Hall.
SAIL offers summer programming for both work and fun
SAIL has a summer work program on local trails, and two summer camps in July and August for students with a broad range of disabilities, including ADHD, anxiety, and general learning difficulties.
Sitkans to hold ‘No Kings’ rally as part of national event on Saturday
Sitkans will hold a “No Kings!” rally on Saturday, June 14.
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Wrangell officials want to ensure safety on the streets for e-bike and e-scooter riders; some residents oppose restrictions
(May 11, 2025) E-scooters next to their company sandwich sign near the South Harbor gangway/ in a...
Wrangell Borough Assembly preview: housing and waterfront development
Wrangell City Hall on March 12, 2025. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) The Wrangell Borough Assembly will...
In the boatyard: Lady Jane
Garret Vincentz and Jerrine Peeler stand next to their Lady Jane on April 23, 2025. They fish for...
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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Anchorage revives a public safety commission. Plus, North Slope Borough residents say delayed...
Dunleavy cuts Legislature’s education funding increase by $200 per student
The reduction in education funding is one of more than $100 million in budget reductions Dunleavy...
Effort to recall North Slope Borough Mayor fails to collect enough signatures for a vote
Residents have been trying to remove the mayor from office for using public funds to pay for his...
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Israel strikes Iran and braces for retaliation
Israel launched an airstrike on Iran overnight. Blasts were heard in the capital Tehran around 3am...
Judge issues a temporary ruling against Trump using the National Guard in LA
The White House could appeal the injunction issued by the judge but the decision in a federal...
DHS vows immigration raids will continue as resistance mounts
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration will continue to build up...
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