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Outer Coast’s inaugural graduating class completes ‘two-year experiment’ in Sitka
Two years ago, 13 students began their higher education journey as part of the first undergraduate class for Outer Coast. Last week [5-8-26] they graduated, leading attendees to reflect on how the school’s non-traditional education model has transformed the class and its extended community.
May 12, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
At its meeting tonight (5-12-26), the Sitka Assembly will hear the results of a months-long childcare needs assessment study.
Kids learn gun skills and safety with revival of Sitka’s 4-H rifle club
Sitka’s youth rifle club has been dormant for several years after the previous instructor stepped down in 2022. But recently, a local revived the program.
Sitka School Board to fill two vacancies after board members resign
Two Sitka School Board members are stepping down. When the board met on Wednesday (5-6-26), it accepted the formal resignations of Tom Williams and Amanda Williams.
The Morning Interview
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Applications now open for Spruce Root’s 2026 ‘Path to Prosperity’ program
A dozen entrepreneurs will soon have a shot at $20,000 and all of the mentorship and resources that come with Spruce Root's annual Path to Prosperity program.
SAIL shares outdoor camp opportunities for teens, adults
SAIL's Sitka program director Joel Hanson joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss this summer's opportunities. Listen here:
SEARHC hosts Medicare and Social Security talk this Friday
Susan Briles, patient health benefits manager with SEARHC, joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to explain the different parts of Medicare, how to decide when to start collecting Social Security retirement benefits, and what to expect at the upcoming event.
Southeast News
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Thorne Bay unofficial mayoral election results are in
The entrance to Thorne Bay City Hall is shown on Sept. 17, 2021. (Eric Stone/KRBD) The City of...
Prince of Wales man charged with drug distribution, sexual abuse of a minor
An Alaska State Troopers vehicle shown in Ketchikan. (Sydney Dauphinais/KRBD) The State of Alaska...
Ketchikan school district faces another budget shortfall
The White Cliff building, where Ketchikan Gateway Borough and School Board meetings are held, is...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
State lawmakers pass a resolution to support Alaska Native Corporation participation in a federal...
Cruise traffic in Haines could skyrocket under potential deal with major cruise port operator
Global Ports Holding wants to lease Haines’ large cruise ship dock, in a move that could boost...
Haines Quick Shop reopens after burning down in 2024
Locals packed the newly rebuilt store, which offers another shopping choice in a town where the...
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Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska’s 2nd congressional district
Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic...
Remains of 2nd U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco have been recovered
Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Taveres, Florida, is the second U.S. soldier who fell off a...
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup teams’ countries won’t have to pay bonds to enter U.S.
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that visitors from countries that have...
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