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Sitkan suffers minor injuries in single-car traffic accident
A Sitka man sustained minor injuries yesterday (4-30-26) in a single vehicle accident on Halibut Point Road. Sitka Police Chief Mike Hall said the department received numerous calls reporting the accident shortly before 4p.m....
Sitka driver injures bicyclist in HPR accident
A Sitka driver without a valid license hit a bike rider Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Halibut Point Road and Peterson Ave.
Hames Corp. transfers ownership to Albertsons-Safeway
After a months-long transition, the sale of Sitka’s family-owned grocery store has been finalized.
City denies new public records appeal from former Sitka Assembly candidate
Austin Cranford said he submitted a public records request to the city in February to understand how the city is handling sign-on bonuses and high turnover at the police department. He claims staff’s response included unlawful redactions and denied the existence of some documents.
Commentary
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Commentary: Make your voice heard on the draft Tongass Forest Plan
My name is Bethany Goodrich, and I wonder how many of you listening have also made your favorite memories on Kruzof Island? An Island so iconic, so important to our community, it’s part of our identity. If you care about Kruzof, listen up.
The Morning Interview
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Sitka High School takes audiences on a comedic self-exploration in “Wonder of the World”
Director Christian Litten and actors Lazaria Kubacki and Reagean Wingard join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss how they brought the comedic play to life and what audiences can expect from the final two shows tonight and tomorrow.
Municipal Administrator talks new fire chief search, spring cleanup, Sitka’s energy future
The City of Sitka is still on the hunt for a new fire chief; Sitka's spring cleanup is ongoing; and the public is invited to give input on Sitka's energy future.
Latest Boys Run season celebrates with dinosaur themed 5K
Claire Weber (After School Prevention Specialist at SAFV), Desmond Murphy (runner), and Bryce...
Southeast News
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Tlingit carver Israel Shotridge remembered for his artistry
Tlingit Master Carver Israel Shotridge (pictured left) was known to work with family members, like...
Forest Service advances Prince of Wales logging project
The proposed Twin Mountain II Timber Sale encompasses two areas near Red Bay and Naukati on Prince...
Wrangell man rescued from second-story deck as house fire claims his pets
Fire crews put out house fire eight miles near Wrangell on April 27, 2026. (Colette...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 1, 2026
State lawmakers ask pointed questions of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s pick for attorney...
Young Alaskans have highest rate of ATV crash injuries, according to state data
The state released data from emergency department visits from 2019 to 2024 and urges Alaskans to...
Nonprofit will appeal dismissal of federal lawsuit against Alaska foster care system
The class-action lawsuit alleged children in state custody are at risk due to systemic foster care...
NPR
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He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
After the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs, Richard Brown began...
How algorithms wreaked havoc with these workers’ schedules and cut their pay
Hourly workers across a number of industries have long been grappling with unstable schedules and...
Why this tribe is buying up hundreds of acres of farmland — and flooding it
The Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington state has been buying land in its traditional territory and...
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