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Sitkans seeking cruise limits take another shot at ballot prop

Advocates for limiting cruise visitation have submitted a fourth petition in less than two years to get a cruise limit question before Sitka voters this winter.

Homeless coalition to hold annual meeting

Sitka Homeless Coalition’s annual meeting will take place this Thursday, December 5 from 6...

Coast Guard suspends search for missing mariners near Hoonah

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for five missing mariners after their fishing boat capsized near Point Couverden.

Sitka Cirque to host winter showcase this weekend

Sitka Cirque will host its annual winter showcase at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 7.

Pedestrian sustains minor injury in traffic accident at roundabout

Sitka Police responded to an accident involving a vehicle and two pedestrians at the roundabout around 7:30 Tuesday night (11-26-24).

Homeless Coalition’s seasonal warming Shelter set to open on December 1

Andrew Hinton from the Sitka Homeless Coalition joined KCAW for The Morning Interview to discuss the opening of the Sitka Warming Shelter on December 1.

November 26, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

What’s the status of the hospital expansion project in Sitka? When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (11-26-24), it will hear an update from the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) on the ongoing construction of its new hospital building on Japonski Island.

Sunday’s Feast Day marks 176 years of St. Michael’s Cathedral celebration

Father Herman Belt and KathyHope Erickson joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss the upcoming Feast Day Banquet at ANB Hall. The event will feature dance groups, a choir performance, and storytelling from Bob Sam. Listen to their conversation here:

Sitka’s Trooper Academy graduates 34 officers in November ceremony

Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom gave the keynote address during graduation ceremonies for the 34 recruits of the Alaska Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALET2024-2) in Sitka on November 15.

Sitka Community Gardens group shares progress on Jarvis Street project

Barb Bingham and Joel Hanson with the Sitka Community Garden joined KCAW to discuss the Seed Money Challenge Grant, and their progress toward leasing city property on Jarvis Street for a community garden.