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Search suspended for missing men near Sitka

The United States Coast Guard called off its search Wednesday (12-17-25) for two missing boaters near Sitka.

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.

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.

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.

‘Boys will be boys?’ Sitka Tells Tales challenges toxic masculinity

Ellen Frankenstein, Amanda Capitummino, and Bobby Pendleton join KCAW for the Morning Interview to share what stories unpacking masculinity attendees can expect in the final Sitka Tells Tales installment of the year.

Sitka Food Coalition hosts community dinner

Callie Simmons from the Sitka Food Coalition joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the coalition's upcoming community dinner on Dec. 12.

Grand opening of Hítx’i Sáani ‘Little Houses’ community set for this weekend

The Sitka Homeless Coalition is celebrating the grand opening of Hítx’i Sáani “Little Houses” – Sitka’s new tiny house community.

Sitka Wearable Arts Show offers brand new support structure for budding designers

Bobbi Jordan and Bette Gray join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the brand new support offered to beginner designers, as well as how to get involved as a volunteer for the Southeast tradition.

Earthquake shakes Yakutat, no tsunami danger reported

Around 11:41 a.m. on Saturday (12-6-26), an earthquake struck around 55 miles north of Yakutat. Preliminary reports measured the earthquake at a 7.0 magnitude.

Gassman delivers annual ‘State of the Tribe’ address following resignation announcement

The longtime general manager and CEO of the Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska addressed Tribal Citizens at the government’s annual meeting on Tuesday (12-3-25).