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Katlian Street re-opens to vehicles, remains closed to pedestrians
After a near three month closure, Katlian Street is again open to traffic. The street was first closed in early September after one of few remaining historic clan houses began to show signs of collapse.
Sitka’s Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson named Alaska’s ‘Clerk of the Year’
Last month, Sitka’s Municipal Clerk attended the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks Conference-- where she earned the prestigious “Clerk of the Year” award.
Monday’s new COVID cases prompt shift back to high alert
Three new coronavirus cases were reported in Sitka on Monday (11-29-21), according to data from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services published on Tuesday.
Storage shed destroyed in blaze early Monday morning
A large storage shed caught fire early Monday morning threatening two nearby homes.
EPA to investigate source of oil spill in Sitka
Federal environmental investigators will be in Sitka this week to examine the cause of a recent oil spill.
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Commentary: Masks and vaccines, not the medical bureaucracy, will end COVID
It is my belief that the decision about whether or not somebody needs to be vaccinated or wear a mask to go into a private business should be left entirely up to the owner of that private business, and not to politicians or government health care bureaucrats.
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KCAW Coronavirus Information Hub
KCAW is tracking the latest information regarding vaccination and testing, as well as Alaska's travel mandates. You can also find links to other resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hames Center Manager Paige Craig announces return of open gym hours
Volleyballers, rock climbers, basketball players, rejoice-- open gym is back! Hames Center Manager Paige Craig joined the Hames Center in mid-July. Craig joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the program, which begins in December. Listen here:
Sitka ‘Nutcracker’ to open this Friday at Performing Arts Center
The annual Christmas production of the Nutcracker will be returning to Sitka this holiday season, with a special theme of "animal kingdom."
City officials discuss plans for boom tourism year in 2022
City Administrator John Leach and Public and Govt. Relations Director Melissa Henshaw joined KCAW's Meredith Redick to discuss how the city is preparing for next year's record-breaking tourist season. Listen here:
Sitka Legacy Fund calls for Sitkans to participate in ‘Giving Tuesday’
Sitka Legacy Foundation's program manager Robin Sherman and advisory board member Grace Brooks joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the importance of "Giving Tuesday" and local philanthropy.
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Royal Caribbean offers $160,000 sponsorship for ‘Salmon Walk’ attraction along Ketchikan Creek
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas docked at Ketchikan’s Berth IV on July 9, 2021. (Eric...
Former Wrangell physician convicted by Louisiana jury of rape
Greg Salard (Courtesy Caddo Parish District Attorney’s office) A former Wrangell physician and...
Ortiz optimistic Alaska ferry service to Prince Rupert will resume in May
Alaska House Rep. Dan Ortiz says he’s optimistic that ferry service between Ketchikan and Prince...
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‘So much hope’: Alaskans say peer support can make recovery possible
Lysbeth Skelly, a peer support specialist at The Bridge, shows off her tattoo, which honors her...
Conservative Alaska lawmakers hear from constituents about ivermectin, vaccine mandates, Fauci conspiracies
Mike Alexander testifies during an Alaska Legislature listening session at the Anchorage Baptist...
Tensions over PFD fuel talks of a new constitutional convention. Alaskans will vote on whether that time has come.
Next year, Alaska voters will decide whether to hold a new constitutional convention. They’ve...
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LatestCNN fires Chris Cuomo for role in fighting brother’s sexual harassment scandal
Cuomo’s termination follows revelations that shed light on the journalist’s role in helping his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in the face of sexual harassment allegations.
A blizzard warning in Hawaii but no snow yet in Denver, in unusual December weather
In Denver, no snow has yet fallen this season — smashing the city’s previous record of Nov....
8 wolves were poisoned in Oregon. Police are asking for help finding who killed them
The animals, including an entire wolf pack, were found poisoned earlier this year. “All...
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