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New senate majority leader denounces cuts to public broadcasting
In the first fallout from Alaska's political feud, Sen. Mia Costello (R-Anchorage) was ousted from her position as Majority Leader, and the job instead was given to Sen. Lyman Hoffman (D-Bethel), who wasted no time voicing his objections to the governor's massive veto package -- including cuts to public broadcasting
Lincoln St. repaving on hold, pending more citizen review
A $2.16 million dollar repaving project for Sitka’s main downtown street has been postponed for a year, while city gathers more citizen input on the design.
Sitka approves emergency repairs for downtown water main
The Sitka Assembly has authorized up to $400,000 to repair a critical water main, but also has strong reservations about whether the problem is a true emergency.
Sitkans mourn budget veto, drape totem pole in black
Sitkans gathered to drape the totem pole outside Pacific High School in black cloth on Wednesday morning. It was part of a statewide "Public Art Black Out."
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Meet Dave Emmert, KCAW’s New Program Director
We’re excited to welcome Dave to the Raven Radio staff. His first day will be on July 22nd....
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Post-Graduate Fellowship in Community Journalism
The application period is now open for KCAW's Post-Graduate Fellowship in Community Journalism. This 30-week program is an opportunity for a recent Journalism school graduate or established print reporter to build a portfolio in broadcasting. The application deadline is Sunday, August 4, 2019. The Fellowship starts in mid-September.
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‘Intensives’ provide focused education for fine arts students
Sitka Fine Arts Camp students dedicated themselves to intense, focused study on their favorite subjects this week, like writing, ceramics, or dance.
Sitka Cancer Survivors gather for annual celebration
A sculpture decorates the Path of Hope trail. (Photo/Sitka Cancer Survivors) Carolyn Fredrickson...
Sitka gears up for Pride Week
Emily Pound join’s KCAW’s Brooke Schaefer in the studio to talk all things queer in...
High school campers bring variety to SFAC performances
Faculty members Robert Fleitz and Zeke Blackwell join KCAW's Brooke Schaefer in the studio to discuss the Sitka Fine Arts Camp's final performances for the high school session.
Southeast News
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Fire damages home on Wrangell Avenue in Petersburg
Smoke and fire damaged the kitchen of a single family home on Wrangell Avenue Tuesday morning....
Ketchikan Alaskan Native wins 2019 Patricia Roppel scholarship
Brandon Castle gives a tour at the Totem Heritage Center. (KRBD photo by Elizabeth Gabriel)...
Ketchikan Alaska Native wins 2019 Patricia Roppel scholarship
Brandon Castle gives a tour at the Totem Heritage Center. (KRBD photo by Elizabeth Gabriel)...
Alaska News
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Alaska Legislature sues governor over validity of school funding law
Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, and Attorney General Kevin Clarkson discuss the governor’s proposed...
Galvin tries again to unseat Young
Congressional candidate Alyse Galvin poses for a photo outside KTOO in Juneau on Sunday, Aug. 5,...
Young votes against condemning Trump for racist tweets
Rep. Don Young in his Washington, D.C. office. Photo: Liz Ruskin Alaska Congressman Don Young...
NPR
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Opinion: Report On Racism, But Ditch The Labels
I understand the moral outrage behind wanting to call the president’s tweets racist. But I...
Retired Justice John Paul Stevens, A Maverick On The Bench, Dies At 99
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has died at the age of 99. Appointed by President...
Federal Judge Orders Release Of Dataset Showing Drug Industry’s Role In Opioid Crisis
As addiction has soared, drugmakers, distributors and pharmacies profited off opioids. Newly...
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