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LatestSEARHC opens Sitka hospital to patients
by KCAW News | Jul 1, 2026
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium opened the doors of its new Sitka hospital to patients this week.
Researchers dig into death of deep-sea whale found near Sitka
by Hope McKenney | Jun 30, 2026
A deep-sea whale rarely seen in Southeast Alaska washed up onshore near Sitka in early June. The goose-beaked whale was found by a group of Sitkans who were camping at a U.S. Forest Service cabin on Kruzof Island.
Message in a bottle is a page of Sitka’s marine debris story
by Lauren Salemo | Jun 30, 2026
Over the past year and a half, the Sitka Sound Science Center’s marine debris cleanup program has removed plastic buoys and tangled rope from the coast. In June, the crew came across a mysterious message in a bottle.
Two Sitkans apply to fill vacant school board seats
by Katherine Rose | Jun 29, 2026
Two Sitkans have applied to fill two vacant seats on the Sitka School Board until the next municipal election.
The Morning Interview
LatestSitka Public Library’s summer programming is in full swing
Jul 2, 2026
The Sitka Public Library's calendar is jam-packed this month, with the summer reading program in full swing, the Armchair Travel speaker series, and events like Books and Brews.
Food safety, entrepreneurship classes to be offered in Sitka
Jul 1, 2026
UAF Professor of Extension Sarah Lewis will offer several courses in Sitka later this month on gardening, food safety, and preservation.
Naturalist-led cruise to cap Fourth of July in Sitka
Jun 30, 2026
After Saturday's parade, Sitkans can continue the party on the water with the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society's annual Fourth of July Cruise.
Southeast News
LatestWrangell Sentinel and KSTK Radio Join in News Partnership
by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 2, 2026
Leilani Combs will move next month from Ballard, Washington, to Wrangell to start work as a...
Mahtani steps down from Ketchikan City Council
by KRBD Ketchikan | Jul 1, 2026
Ketchikan City Hall is seen in February 2024. (Jack Darrell/KRBD) Ketchikan City Councilmember Jai...
Borough Investment Account update!
by KSTK Wrangell | Jul 1, 2026
The borough’s Permanent Fund savings account earned about $3 million on its investments over the...
Alaska News
LatestAlaska is a dud at the Great American State Fair
by APRN | Jul 2, 2026
Visitors hoping to get a feel for Alaska’s greatness left disappointed. The governor’s...
Alaska’s persistently high SNAP payment errors top nation for fourth consecutive year
by APRN | Jul 2, 2026
Last year, 23% of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in Alaska ended up with...
As Arctic ship traffic rises, 2 new studies look at how that could affect marine mammals
by APRN | Jul 2, 2026
In parts of the Arctic, traffic has been increasing as sea ice declines
NPR
LatestJuly 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine’s capital
by NPR | Jul 3, 2026
July 4th events for America’s milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave....
Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs
by NPR | Jul 3, 2026
The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your...
Former USAID head grieves its closure while hoping for its future
by NPR | Jul 3, 2026
Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID’s shutdown and the new direction...
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