The Sitka Unified Command announced another positive test result for COVID-19 today. The patient is in his forties and received a test on June 12 after experiencing symptoms. He's a resident of Sitka.
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According to a news release, police received a 9-1-1 call at about 8:15 P.M. Tuesday night that an intoxicated man was on a vessel in Thomsen Harbor, brandishing a knife and making threatening statements toward his fellow crew members and passersby. He may also have had a gun.
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The Hames Center reopens today (6-15-20) with all-new social distancing plans for check-in, workouts, and some classes. KCAW's Erin Fulton speaks with Roger Schmidt, who shares the details of the center's reopening.
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Health officials announced three new coronavirus cases in Sitka on Saturday morning (6-13-20).
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My name is Stephen Courtright and I'm a volunteer for the Recall Dunleavy effort. Our effort first came together over actions taken by Gov. Mike Dunleavy that violated the Alaska Constitution and failed to follow state law. Tens of thousands of Alaskans have joined this movement because they love Alaska and want to see this governor held accountable.
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Sitka health officials announced two more positive COVID-19 cases on Friday morning (6-12-20).
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The Sitka Fire Department responded to a brush fire on Cascade Creek Rd. Monday morning (6-8-20) after receiving calls reporting black smoke.
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Health officials announced the third confirmed coronavirus case in Sitka (6-4-20), but the case won’t be counted in Sitka’s official state tally, since the person is a non-resident.
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Paul McArthur has been pastor of Grace Harbor Church for 33 years. He delivered his final sermon on Sunday. He speaks with KCAW's Robert Woolsey about his career, and the tentative beginnings of what has become one of Sitka's largest congregations.
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Two men were rescued alive-but-unconscious after their skiff overturned Tuesday afternoon (5-26-20) about a mile northwest of the Chichagof Island community of Elfin Cove. The Coast Guard credits prompt action by Good Samaritans -- and life jackets -- for the mens' survival.
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