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Wireless outage prevents cell calls to 911
Sitka experienced an outage that affected some wireless services today (10-21-26).
New Sitka School Board members take oath
New school board members were sworn in on Friday (10-16-26) during a special meeting at the Sitka School District office.
‘A big hug from the Bryants’: Pelican General is more than a grocery store
The small fishing village of Pelican in Southeast Alaska went without a grocery store for more than 15 years. Then, in 2023, a family decided to step in and start one again.
Ad hoc committee delivers recs for MEHS
A committee directed with making recommendations for improvements at the state run boarding school in Sitka has delivered its findings to the Alaska Board of Education and Early Development.
Commentary
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Commentary: Don’t be fooled by ballot spoiler Eric Hafner
I want to take a minute to cut through the endless political mailers, ads, and social media posts we are all drowning in to warn Alaskan voters about a spoiler candidate for US House of Representatives, Eric Hafner.
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.
The Morning Interview
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STA to host hands-on training for home oil tanks
Callie Simmons from Sitka Tribe of Alaska's Resource Protection Department joins KCAW to discuss STA's upcoming training on home heating oil tanks. Hands-on demonstrations will go over proper maintenance of tanks, how to prevent leaks, and how to deal with spills.
SRF, city seek feedback on Parks and Rec master plan at upcoming open house
The Sitka Recreation Foundation and City of Sitka are hosting an open house for the Sitka Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Thursday, October 22, from 4-7 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
No Kings National Day of Action emphasizes early voting in Sitka
Joann Torgeson and Pat Kehoe from Sitkans for Peace and Democracy will host a community information session on early voting ahead of the midterm election at the Crescent Harbor net shed Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by a No Kings protest.
Southeast News
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Prince of Wales communities certify election results
A voter stands in a voting booth at the Plaza Mall in Ketchikan during the primary and special...
WHS student documentaries featured at International Film Festivals
Equipped with nothing more than standard iPads and basic iMovie software, two Wrangell freshmen...
Forest Service moves forward with old-growth logging project on Prince of Wales Island
(KRBD file photo) The U.S. Forest Service is once again moving forward with a large old-growth...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Officials estimate the North Slope’s undiscovered natural gas. But recovering it? That’s a different question.
New USGS estimate says undiscovered North Slope gas resources equal nearly 3 years of U.S. consumption
The U.S. Geological Survey says the new estimate is roughly triple the known gas accumulations in the region.
‘She’s our blessing’: A family’s journey after ex-Typhoon Halong — and the doll that came with them
Emi Grace and her beloved doll, Baby, fled their Kipnuk home when the storm struck. A year later, as her family builds a new life in Anchorage, Baby remains a small but meaningful connection to home.
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North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea
North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un’s sister said, reviving a psychological warfare campaign.
Citing ‘challenges,’ AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates
The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political donor announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns, instead mobilizing its members to give individually.
The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections
The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration’s unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ monitoring this year.
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