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What’s happening in the Yakutat Ranger District?

Yakutat District Ranger Lee Benson spoke with KCAW's Erin McKinstry to give an update on happenings in the Yakutat Ranger District.

Flying blind: A new illustrated guide to state finances warns of ‘controlled flight into terrain’

Former Sitka municipal attorney (2000-2005) Cliff Groh helped establish the Permanent Fund when he worked for the legislature 40 years ago. In his new book he argues that without a change in course, Alaska is flying blind.

Over weekend, 11 Sitkans test positive for COVID-19

Eleven Sitkans have tested positive for the coronavirus since Friday (11-20-20).

STA Tribal Court programs seek to provide justice for Tribal Citizens

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, KCAW is airing a four-part series on Tribal justice and advocacy. In the third installment of the series, Steve Hartford and Melissa Johnson joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to talk about STA Tribal Court.

City announces 8 new COVID-19 cases

Eight more Sitkans tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday (11-17-20).

Three more Sitka COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday

Sitka reported three more coronavirus cases on Tuesday afternoon (11-17-20).

‘Healing to Wellness Court’ a therapeutic option for non-violent drug crimes

In the first of a four-part series devoted to Native American Heritage Month, Stephanie Hawney with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, discusses the STA's therapeutic court called "Healing to Wellness Court."

State, local officials send automated warnings of increasing coronavirus infections

Many Alaskans received an automated warning on their cell phones Thursday morning (11-12-20) directing them to a video of Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who cautioned residents that the COVID-19 virus was on the rise statewide. Sitkans also got an afternoon phone call from administrator John Leach.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska releases election returns

Lawrence ‘Woody’ Widmark is returning as Chairman of the Sitka Tribal Council. Widmark received 118 votes for Chairman, defeating former assembly member and council member Benjamin Miyasato in Tribal elections held on Tuesday (11-10-20).