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Sitka man charged with stabbing employee at local restaurant
A 25-year old Sitka man was stabbed four times Saturday night (5-16-26).
Coast Guard to kick off mooring project for new cutter this summer
The United States Coast Guard will soon begin construction on a mooring project on Japonski Island in Sitka. When it’s finished, there will be room for a new addition to its local fleet - a fast response cutter.
Sitka clinic awaiting lab results on potential measles exposure
Lab results are expected to return over the weekend for a potential measles exposure in Sitka. Measles is a highly contagious virus spread through coughing, sneezing and close contact.
Sitka Assembly approves budgets for FY2027
The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (5-12-26) passed the city’s final operating budget and capital improvement plan for Fiscal Year 2027, which starts on July 1.
The Morning Interview
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Bare Stage Collective invites Sitkans to join them “At the Table” with monthly play-reading series
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.
RurAL CAP seeks volunteers for companion programs
Two key programs include the Senior Companion Program, which pairs up older adults aged 55 and over to help them maintain their independence, stay socially connected, and navigate daily life with dignity, and the Elder Mentor Program, which pairs older adults with children who may need extra support, whether that's help in reading, building confidence, or having a steady, caring presence in their lives.
ACLU hosts ‘Know Your Rights’ events in Sitka
On Wednesday and Thursday, this week, Sitkans gathered to learn more about their rights when interacting with immigration law enforcement.
Southeast News
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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins talks education funding, fisheries and reviving the ferry system
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins represented parts of Southeast Alaska, including parts of Prince of Wales...
Two Teacher Resignations
The Wrangell school district is losing two more teachers. As Larry Persily reports, tonight’s...
Summer Maintenance Pool Closure
The community pool will close for repairs and summer maintenance starting Monday, May 25. As Larry...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 18, 2026
State lawmakers debate an LNG pipeline bill as they near the end of the legislative session.
Alaska House weighs negotiated compromise cutting taxes for Alaska LNG project
Lawmakers are considering whether to insert the tax relief legislation as an amendment to what had...
Wasilla museum welcomes 40-ton whale carcass to bring in visitors
The newly rebranded Museum of Alaska opens its summer season this week.
NPR
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Why you should care about 2 power companies merging. Hint: affordability
NextEra Energy plans to acquire Dominion Energy to create the largest electricity producer in the...
Tuesday is a big primary day. Here’s what you need to know
Six states are holding primaries May 19 that could help to decide the balance of power in Congress...
This Ebola outbreak raises questions about when it all began — and the U.S. response
The sheer number of cases and deaths are a sign that the outbreak might have been smoldering...
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