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First annual Sitka Sound SummerFest kicks off at cruise terminal next weekend

Sitkans are invited to a new community event to celebrate the winding down of the busy summer season.

No injuries in Monday car accident on HPR

No injuries were reported after one vehicle t-boned another in Sitka yesterday (8-10-26) afternoon.

Sitka Studio of Dance gives fall preview

Registration is now open for fall classes at the Sitka Studio of Dance. Melinda McAdams and Kincaid Parsons joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss the summer and upcoming fall events.

August 11, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (8-11-26), it will consider a major overhaul of the city’s commercial transportation code.

Sitka Fire Chief on importance of volunteers, fire safety, and when to call 911

Interim Fire Chief Brian McLaughlin joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the Sitka Fire Department's staffing situation, how to become a volunteer, how to practice fire safety and be prepared for outdoor activities, when to call 911, and recent emergency responses in Sitka.

Three new candidates enter Sitka’s municipal race ahead of filing deadline

The filing period for Sitka’s municipal election closed at 5 p.m. Friday, and three more candidates jumped into the race just ahead of the deadline.

New Sitka School Board member Matt Potter files for 2026 race

Matt Potter filed to run for a seat on the Sitka School Board on Friday (8-7-26).

Upcoming book club will explore American History

Sitka Public Library and Outer Coast are hosting the second annual Big Ideas Book Club, which will explore American history, including the Early Republic, the 19th century, the Great Depression, and the 1960s, through weekly readings, viewings, and discussions.

Sitkan indicted for possession of child sex abuse images

A grand jury in Sitka indicted a Sitka resident on five felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse images after a months long investigation. The man is one of seven people indicted in Sitka so far this summer.

Parks and Rec talks summer swimming, shares fall preview

Elle Campbell and Rachel Fox with the city's Parks and Recreation Division joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss summer and upcoming fall activities.