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BANFF Film Fest returns to Sitka

The local committee selected six films to showcase at the event, ranging from two minutes to 45 minutes.

‘Octo-palooza’ celebrates reading, aquarium critters

Sitka's Imagination Library will host a family "Octopalooza" event this Valentine's Day, in partnership with the Sitka Sound Science Center and the Emblem Club.

First annual State of the Sound brings community together to discuss local ecosystems

The upcoming "State of the Sound" event aims to gather local residents, knowledge holders, researchers, and students to share observations and ask questions about Sitka Sound.

Sitka Grand Jury indicted five in December, January

The Sitka Grand Jury indicted four Sitkans and one non-resident in December and January, on charges ranging from assault to burglary. And some charges were dropped in an assault case we reported on last fall.

February 10, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

At its meeting tonight (2-10-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider passing a resolution in support of maintaining Sitka’s rural designation ahead of an upcoming review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program.

Assembly signals plan to keep funding schools to cap

The Sitka Assembly will likely fund schools to the cap again this year, or the maximum allowed by state law. It also signaled a plan to dedicate more Secure Rural Schools money than usual to the district.

STA hosts will-drafting clinic for tribal citizens

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska is hosting a will drafting clinic on Feb. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at tribal headquarters.

Ramshackle Cabaret goes post-apocalyptic with ‘Atomic Bang’

Ramshackle Cabaret presents "Atomic Bang" February 13 and 14 at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

Braveheart Volunteers aim to raise 20k during ‘Fill the Heart’ campaign

Kim Hunter and Marshall Barg joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss this month's fundraising campaign, "Fill the Heart," which aims to raise $20,000, with $10,000 already pledged.

Wearable Art Show returns to Sitka after one-year hiatus

The Wearable Arts Show is returning to Sitka after a one-year hiatus, featuring 19 designs from 16 designers, including one from Arizona and another from Washington.