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Sitka Grand Jury indicts four in March
A Sitka Grand Jury indicted 4 people last month on charges ranging from driving under the influence to selling substances to minors.
April 14, 2026: What’s on the agenda at the Sitka Assembly meeting?
At its meeting tonight (4-13-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider approving an updated historic preservation plan.
Shelley Hughes talks managing the state’s economy, education, and building job opportunities as part of Southeast campaign for governor
Republican gubernatorial candidate Shelley Hughes visited Sitka last week as part of her statewide campaign.
Sitka schools extend academic year following snow day cancellations
Sitka students will have to wait a bit longer for their summer break this year. District staff made the announcement to parents on Thursday.
The Morning Interview
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From 3D printing molars, to developing lesson plans: how Sitka High School’s CTE program empowers students to explore professional interests
Sitka High School's Mike Viera, Tyler Majeski, Vance Balovich, and Ali Chapman share their experiences in the Career and Technical Education program, how that has helped determine their future professional paths, and why other community organizations should consider partnering with the program.
Young Performer’s Theater invites you to be a part of their world under the sea in upcoming production
Sitka Fine Arts Camp's Zeke Blackwell joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the relevance of "The Little Mermaid" today, the process of putting the production together, and what audience members can expect from each cast.
‘You’ve been ducked!’: Sitka Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser aims to donate $60k to local organizations
The Sitka Rotary Club's annual fundraiser, the Rotary Duck Race, involves 6,000 rubber ducks, with a first place prize of $2,500.
Southeast News
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Wrangell assembly preview: Tideland Construction land, fee and rates adjustment
Wrangell City Hall on March 26, 2026. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK) Wrangell’s City and Borough...
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...
Alaska News
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Socioeconomic status a key factor in understanding Alaska test data, lawmakers hear
Statewide, about 33% of students tested at or above grade level expectations in language arts and...
Anchorage School District lays off more than 50 teachers
Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt says the cuts are necessary after a local funding proposition...
2 JBER soldiers injured by bear during training exercise
Officials say the soldiers were injured during a “land navigation training event” at the base. A...
NPR
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Animal activists celebrate their first global ‘Sanctuary Day’
It’s been 40 years since animal advocates founded a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California, and they say April 17 is their first global sanctuary day.
Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected...
Why scientists are nervous about fungi
They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not...
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