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Coast Guard, SAR teams searching for two missing mariners near Sitka
The United States Coast Guard and Sitka Search and Rescue is/was searching for two overdue mariners near Sitka today/on Tuesday(12-16-25).
After years of development, Sitka Homeless Coalition opens the island’s first transitional housing community
Alaskans near and far braved the cold to celebrate that Hítx'i Sáani Community has finally become reality, addressing a crucial need for the community.
December 16, 2025: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
At its meeting tonight (12-16-25), the Sitka Assembly will consider approving additional funding to support the city’s airport improvements project.
‘We’re really breaking new ground’: hybrid fishing boat prepares for maiden voyage in Sitka
What could be Alaska’s first official hybrid electric fishing boat is one step closer to hitting the water. The boat is part of a pilot program based in Sitka to address high fuel costs for the fishing fleet and maybe make fishing just a little bit greener.
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From educational films to tracking birds, upcoming events inform Sitkans on how to look out for our feathered friends
Maite Lorente, Victoria Vosburg, and Jasmine Shaw join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss a wide array of events informing Sitkans on how to track and protect local birds.
‘Finding light in the dark’: Sitka Cirque hosts immersive adult dance party this weekend
The immersive experience includes aerial performances, visual art, live music, DJ sets, and roving characters.
Exchange students from Italy, Georgia and India to host presentation at Sitka Public Library
AFS-USA exchange students from Italy, Georgia and India joined the Morning Interview to talk about their exchange experience thus far, including the cultural differences, particularly the snow, and the excitement of experiencing new activities with their host families.
Southeast News
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Second defendant sentenced for role in Klawock murder case
A sign welcomes motorists to the community of Klawock on Prince of Wales Island. (Sydney...
Southeast Alaska tribes form new alliance
The Ketchikan Indian Community is one of over a dozen tribal governments that have signed onto the...
Alaska studies building a ferry terminal at Hyder to connect to the road system
Hyder is marked in red, located about 70 miles up the Portland Canal. The state of Alaska is...
Alaska News
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Feds charge Soldotna troopers with civil rights violations over violent Kenai arrest
In a news release, the U.S. Attorney’s office says 50-year-old Miller had no legal justification for the violent arrest. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Woodruff illegally used his police dog to bite the man when he did not...
Mat-Su Assembly indefinitely delays talks on annexing Eagle River, Chugiak
The vote puts an indefinite pause on any official discussion about separating the area from Anchorage and bringing it into Mat-Su.
NPR
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Mangione pre-trial hearing wraps, but judge won’t rule on evidence for months
After three weeks of testimony, a judge will now rule on whether evidence found in Mangione’s backpack can be used in his state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
What to know about Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut leading NASA
Trump withdrew Isaacman’s nomination in May, citing the billionaire’s donations to Democrats and ties to Elon Musk. He was renominated last month and confirmed by a 67-30 Senate vote on Wednesday.
Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent
The three octogenarian nuns broke out of a nursing home to go back to live in their convent, sparking a dispute with their church superior. Both sides have appealed to the Vatican for a resolution.
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