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Himschoot leads in District 2 state House race
Independent incumbent Representative Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka has won her reelection bid in the District 2 State House race. That’s according to unofficial results from Tuesday night, with all precincts reporting. She ran against Republican Kenny Karl Skaflestad of Hoonah and Independent Alston Evans of Klawock.
More than 1,600 Sitkans vote early in general election
Tomorrow is election day, and many Sitkans have already cast their ballots. In this election, voters around the state will choose Alaska’s next governor, as well as their state and national representatives, and vote on a ballot measure that would repeal Alaska’s open primary and ranked choice voting systems.
Adams outlines priorities as STA’s GM
Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s new general manager Bert Adams has been on the job for a few months, and he hopes to spend the next year planning for the Tribe’s future.
Return of haunted ship calls for all hands on deck
After a year off, spurred by the government shutdown, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kukui is once again a haunted ship. Here's how the crew was preparing for the return of Sitka’s long-standing Halloween tradition.
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A call for state leaders to prioritize MEHS, education
Hi, my name is Kadyn Cross. I’m a junior, and I’m the student body president at Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
Election Hub
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2026 Alaska Voter Guide
The Alaska Beacon, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Public Media and KTOO, asked every Alaska candidate for U.S. House, U.S. Senate, governor and legislature their positions on several questions, drawing from input from readers.
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STA announces events for Native American Heritage Month
Sitka Tribe of Alaska Communications Manager Cara Crain joins KCAW to discuss what events are planned for Native American Heritage Month.
Fall Art Walk will feature local art and music at 18 downtown locations
Sitka's Fall Art Walk is this Saturday, November 7, from 4-7 p.m. Eighteen local businesses in Downtown Sitka will feature artists and their work, have refreshments, and live music, as part of this twice-a-year event.
Got a sweet tooth? SAFV to host 2nd annual dessert auction
Sitkans Against Family Violence Director Natalie Wojcik and Board Chair Emma Bruhl join KCAW to talk about their organization's services and upcoming fundraiser this Sunday, Nov. 8.
Southeast News
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Ketchikan awarded $3M to improve emergency communication system
Crews battle a fire at 6716 Roosevelt Drive on June 30, 2025 (Photo courtesy of the Ketchikan...
Here’s how Southern Southeast Alaskans voted in Tuesday’s election
Voters cast their ballot at The Plaza in Ketchikan. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) Voters across...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 6, 2026
As Alaskans await final election results, early data offers a window into voting patterns and...
Peltola campaign demands information about rejected absentee ballots
A public records lawsuit is the latest sign of possible skirmishes ahead as ballots are counted in...
4 interesting things we’ve learned from Alaska ballot data
The data is incomplete, making it hard to predict who will win unsettled races. But it illustrates...
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A promising new medicine against heart disease fails unexpectedly
Doctors expected an experimental drug that lowers a common risk factor for heart attacks would...
Democrats plan to widen their probes of fatal ICE shootings
The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats’ sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents...
Perspective: Simon Winchester was here to tell a story
British American reporter and author Simon Winchester died of a heart attack Nov. 3. We take a...
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