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LatestACLU trains Sitkans to ‘Know Your Rights’ with ICE
by Ryan Cotter | May 20, 2026
Over 50 Sitkans attended the training to better understand how Immigration and Customs Enforcement operates, as well as what to do if they see ICE detaining somebody.
Police investigate after two survived car rollover early Sunday
by KCAW News | May 19, 2026
Police are investigating after a Sitka man allegedly rolled the car he was driving early Sunday morning (5-17-26).
Sitka man charged with stabbing employee at local restaurant
by KCAW News | May 18, 2026
A 25-year old Sitka man was stabbed four times Saturday night (5-16-26).
New Virgin Voyages cruise ship, the Brilliant Lady, makes inaugural port call to Sitka
by Hope McKenney | May 18, 2026
A delegation of Sitka officials boarded a Virgin Voyages cruise ship on Thursday for a “plaques and keys” ceremony, lunch, and ship tour. It was the inaugural visit for not only the company’s newest “lady ship,” but for the cruise company as a whole.
The Morning Interview
LatestSitka High CTE program brings early childhood education training to students
May 20, 2026
The school year is nearly over, and that means students in Sitka High Schools Career and Technical Education program are more prepared for the workforce after semester of real-work experience in an expanding number of fields.
Sitka Homeless Coalition raises money for community services building
May 19, 2026
Kathy Ingallinera, board member and volunteer with Sitka Homeless Coalition, joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss a fundraising campaign and an upcoming barbecue on June 27.
Bare Stage Collective invites Sitkans to join them “At the Table” with monthly play-reading series
May 18, 2026
Rach Roach and Blaine Weiss join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss what to expect from Bare Stage Collective's play-reading series, the group's history, and the group's future production plans.
Southeast News
LatestKetchikan residents struggle to keep up with much-needed utility rate increases
by KRBD Ketchikan | May 21, 2026
Jack Auger poses with his chihuahua mix, Piper, inside of Ketchikan’s Highliner Laundromat. The...
ADFG Seeking Green Crab Trappers
by KSTK Wrangell | May 20, 2026
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game knows that invasive European green crabs are coming, and...
Wrangell Property Tax Unchanged in FY27
by KSTK Wrangell | May 20, 2026
The property tax mill levy will remain unchanged this year. That’s the rate that is multiplied...
Alaska News
LatestKetchikan braces for a record cruise season with a new hub
by APRN | May 21, 2026
In the works at Ward Cove is a zipline adventure park and a combination brewery, distillery and...
The Anchorage Weekender: Concerts, comedy shows and 5 more events around the region
by APRN | May 21, 2026
Memorial Day is Sunday, and many Alaskans will hit the road for the three-day weekend.
Companies join a deep-sea mining rush after Trump executive order, as regulators fast-track permits
by APRN | May 21, 2026
Sections of the seafloor from American Samoa to Alaska could be auctioned for offshore mining this...
NPR
LatestRepublicans stall votes on partisan ICE funding amid party infighting
by NPR | May 21, 2026
Republicans had planned to try to pass a major funding bill for Immigration and Customs...
Republicans stall votes on partisan ICE funding amid party infighting
by NPR | May 21, 2026
Republicans had planned to try to pass a major funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement by the end of the week but plans collapsed over unrelated policy disagreements.
Palestinians drop bid for a senior U.N. role after U.S. pressure
by NPR | May 21, 2026
The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations has dropped its bid to secure a top U.N. job...
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