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LatestSitka Fire Department extinguishes woodland and house fires
by Hope McKenney | Aug 10, 2026
The Sitka Fire Department tamped out a woodland fire late last week. Quick action also prevented a fire at a DeGroff Street home on Sunday from spiraling out of control.
Three new candidates enter Sitka’s municipal race ahead of filing deadline
by KCAW News | Aug 7, 2026
The filing period for Sitka’s municipal election closed at 5 p.m. Friday, and three more candidates jumped into the race just ahead of the deadline.
Pink salmon show up late in Southeast Alaska
by Angela Denning, CoastAlaska | Aug 7, 2026
“It's definitely an unusual season," said Andrew Piston, the region’s salmon research supervisor for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. "I mean, the harvest through this past week was about as low as it's ever been since, you know, the 1960s."
New Sitka School Board member Matt Potter files for 2026 race
by KCAW News | Aug 7, 2026
Matt Potter filed to run for a seat on the Sitka School Board on Friday (8-7-26).
Station Highlights
LatestVoter information for the 2026 election cycle
Jul 30, 2026
Raven Radio's Municipal Election Hub is coming soon! In the meantime, here's how to check your registration and a list of election dates.
The Morning Interview
LatestSitka Fire Chief on importance of volunteers, fire safety, and when to call 911
Aug 10, 2026
Interim Fire Chief Brian McLaughlin joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the Sitka Fire Department's staffing situation, how to become a volunteer, how to practice fire safety and be prepared for outdoor activities, when to call 911, and recent emergency responses in Sitka.
Upcoming book club will explore American History
Aug 6, 2026
Sitka Public Library and Outer Coast are hosting the second annual Big Ideas Book Club, which will explore American history, including the Early Republic, the 19th century, the Great Depression, and the 1960s, through weekly readings, viewings, and discussions.
Parks and Rec talks summer swimming, shares fall preview
Aug 6, 2026
Elle Campbell and Rachel Fox with the city's Parks and Recreation Division joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss summer and upcoming fall activities.
Southeast News
LatestNew Sentinel/KSTK reporter
by KSTK Wrangell | Aug 10, 2026
Leilani Combs has started work as the newest addition to the Sentinel staff, where she will write...
Teens killed in Prince of Wales dirt bike collision remembered for their kindness
by KRBD Ketchikan | Aug 7, 2026
18-year-old Greyer Schwegel (left) and 17-year-old Paul Lingley IV (right) were killed in a dirt...
Candidate filing opens for Craig municipal elections
by KRBD Ketchikan | Aug 7, 2026
Craig Municipal Office building pictured on November 4, 2025. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD Candidate...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska News Nightly: Monday, August 10, 2026
by APRN | Aug 10, 2026
A Juneau nonprofit is among the first to receive money from the state’s share of federal...
How a passion for pastels is helping this artist overcome personal struggles | State of Art
by APRN | Aug 10, 2026
Eagle River’s Heather Steffey found a sense of purpose, community and accomplishment through art...
Weather Service predicts Juneau’s Suicide Basin will be full Tuesday or Wednesday
by APRN | Aug 10, 2026
The flood typically begins within a week after the basin is full, but it can happen at any time.
NPR
Latest1 year in, National Guard became a part of D.C. life. And, deadly quake hits Colombia
by NPR | Aug 11, 2026
Today marks one year since the National Guard was deployed to the nation’s capital....
The secret economics inside the new Planet Money board game
by NPR | Aug 11, 2026
From Nobel Prize-winning research to the Laffer Curve, Scabby the Rat, Veblen’s peacock, and...
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
by NPR | Aug 11, 2026
A Syrian court sentenced Assad along with his brother to death in absentia for crimes against...
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