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City, nonprofit group to host childcare listening sessions on Saturday
Accessing affordable childcare is an ongoing challenge in Sitka, and now the city is looking for solutions.
MEHS Student Arts Project offers cultural healing, one stitch at a time
The first visiting artist as part of a volunteer-led project to support Mt. Edgecumbe students' mental and cultural health arrived this past week to teach a skin-sewing workshop.
City of Sitka moves towards online platform after public records requests quadruple
The number of public records requests for the City and Borough of Sitka has quadrupled in the past decade, and staff are calling for more support with that process.
Assembly approves body camera funds for Sitka police
Sitka’s police force may finally be equipped with body cameras soon. On Tuesday, the Sitka Assembly approved funding for the program.
The Morning Interview
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Ocean Wave Quilter’s Guild rings in 25th annual fundraiser, tying together funds for student scholarships
Ocean Wave Quilter's Guild's Sarah Jordan and Megan Pasternak join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss what to expect from tomorrow's (3-3-26) auction, as well as how quilters are adapting to closing crafts stores around the Southeast.
Inaugural trades fair commemorates grand opening of Sitka’s latest marine haul out
Garry White, Maggie Lilly, and Jordan Young join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss what services Sitkans can expect from the haul out and the upcoming marine trades fair.
Visiting pianist inspired by Sitka’s nature in upcoming performance
Anna Kislitsyna, an internationally renowned pianist and harpsichordist, will perform in Sitka this weekend.
Southeast News
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JAG Marine plans for what could become Southeast’s largest shipyard, partners with Wrangell
Preliminary plans for Wrangell’s deep water port on Feb. 19, 2026. JAG Marine plans to build and...
Kayhi students dive into all things oceanic in this marine science club
By Meg Thompson, Milla Kinunen, and Minh-Thu Vo Kayhi students competed in ocean-related trivia at...
Wrangell weighs growth at industry-focused town hall
Wrangell hosted a town hall meeting with potential industry partners on Feb. 19, 2026, informing...
Alaska News
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Unalaska’s rural healthcare could get national spotlight with new documentary series
The main health clinic in Unalaska may soon be the focus of a new documentary series on A&E....
‘Lost Women of Alaska’: Retired Unangax̂ detective on law enforcement’s failures to protect Alaska Native women
For this episode of Island Interviews, KUCB’s Sofia Stuart-Rasi spoke with Dr. Michael Livingston,...
Body of missing Sand Point high schooler recovered in local lake
The body of a Sand Point teenager has been recovered after almost three days of searching.
NPR
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Some Middle East flights resume, but thousands of travelers are still stranded by war
Limited flights out of the Middle East resumed on Monday. But hundreds of thousands of travelers...
Oil prices surge and stocks fall amid fears over Iran war
Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.
Oil prices surge amid fears over Iran war
Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.
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