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Sitka Fire Department extinguishes woodland and house fires
The Sitka Fire Department tamped out a woodland fire late last week. Quick action also prevented a fire at a DeGroff Street home on Sunday from spiraling out of control.
Three new candidates enter Sitka’s municipal race ahead of filing deadline
The filing period for Sitka’s municipal election closed at 5 p.m. Friday, and three more candidates jumped into the race just ahead of the deadline.
Pink salmon show up late in Southeast Alaska
“It's definitely an unusual season," said Andrew Piston, the region’s salmon research supervisor for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. "I mean, the harvest through this past week was about as low as it's ever been since, you know, the 1960s."
New Sitka School Board member Matt Potter files for 2026 race
Matt Potter filed to run for a seat on the Sitka School Board on Friday (8-7-26).
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Voter information for the 2026 election cycle
Raven Radio's Municipal Election Hub is coming soon! In the meantime, here's how to check your registration and a list of election dates.
The Morning Interview
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Sitka Fire Chief on importance of volunteers, fire safety, and when to call 911
Interim Fire Chief Brian McLaughlin joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the Sitka Fire Department's staffing situation, how to become a volunteer, how to practice fire safety and be prepared for outdoor activities, when to call 911, and recent emergency responses in Sitka.
Upcoming book club will explore American History
Sitka Public Library and Outer Coast are hosting the second annual Big Ideas Book Club, which will explore American history, including the Early Republic, the 19th century, the Great Depression, and the 1960s, through weekly readings, viewings, and discussions.
Parks and Rec talks summer swimming, shares fall preview
Elle Campbell and Rachel Fox with the city's Parks and Recreation Division joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss summer and upcoming fall activities.
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New Sentinel/KSTK reporter
Leilani Combs has started work as the newest addition to the Sentinel staff, where she will write...
Teens killed in Prince of Wales dirt bike collision remembered for their kindness
18-year-old Greyer Schwegel (left) and 17-year-old Paul Lingley IV (right) were killed in a dirt...
Candidate filing opens for Craig municipal elections
Craig Municipal Office building pictured on November 4, 2025. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD Candidate...
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, August 10, 2026
A Juneau nonprofit is among the first to receive money from the state’s share of federal...
How a passion for pastels is helping this artist overcome personal struggles | State of Art
Eagle River’s Heather Steffey found a sense of purpose, community and accomplishment through art...
Weather Service predicts Juneau’s Suicide Basin will be full Tuesday or Wednesday
The flood typically begins within a week after the basin is full, but it can happen at any time.
NPR
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Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again...
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the...
Alabama heads into a second primary election after redistricting
Alabama voters are again selecting candidates for four Congressional districts after the state changed the district map to favor Republicans. The redistricting is causing confusion among voters.
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