Lab results are expected to return over the weekend for a potential measles exposure in Sitka. Measles is a highly contagious virus spread through coughing, sneezing and close contact.
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Two key programs include the Senior Companion Program, which pairs up older adults aged 55 and over to help them maintain their independence, stay socially connected, and navigate daily life with dignity, and the Elder Mentor Program, which pairs older adults with children who may need extra support, whether that's help in reading, building confidence, or having a steady, caring presence in their lives.
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A health clinic in Sitka closed mid-day today (5-14-26) after a possible measles exposure.
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On Wednesday and Thursday, this week, Sitkans gathered to learn more about their rights when interacting with immigration law enforcement.
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Sitka Community Land Trust’s executive director Randy Hughey is stepping down. When he retires next year, 14 houses and six apartments will stand in the neighborhood where the nonprofit first broke ground in 2019, testing out a model for affordable housing as one solution to Sitka’s housing crisis.
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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.
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SAIL's Sitka program director Joel Hanson joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss this summer's opportunities. Listen here:
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At its meeting tonight (5-12-26), the Sitka Assembly will hear the results of a months-long childcare needs assessment study.
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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.
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The City & Borough of Sitka's Sustainability Coordinator Bri Gabel joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to share more about a collaborative planning workshop this upcoming Monday (5-11-26).
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