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Unofficial election results are in for Sitka and communities around the region

Unofficial results are in for Sitka's municipal election on October 7.

‘Folks are engaged’: voters turn out at Harrigan Centennial Hall

Today is Sitka’s municipal Election Day. Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast their ballots. Polls are now open at Harrigan Centennial Hall for precincts one and two.

Sitka Fire Department responds to engine, chimney fires over weekend

Sitka firefighters responded to two fires over the weekend.

Upcoming Bare Stage Collective production explores family trauma and connection

Actors Bobby Pendleton and Christian Litten joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss Bare Stage Collective's upcoming three-act, black box theater production of Smokefall on Oct. 17-19 at Odess Theater.

AFS-USA exchange students share first Sitka experiences

AFS-USA exchange students Abhi Abhinav, Chiara Bonavoglia, and Giorgi Jajanidze joined KCAW for the Morning Interview.

Municipal Administrator discusses emergency management preparedness

Recent storms and landslides across Southeast Alaska are a good reminder to be prepared. Municipal Administrator John Leach joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss emergency management preparedness.

Listen: Sitka Assembly candidates discuss business community in Chamber of Commerce forum

Candidates seeking a seat on the Sitka Assembly gathered at Southeast Resort last week (9/24/25) to discuss local issues and answer questions from the public.

DOT sends tree crew to Elfin Cove to tackle storm damage

The Alaska Department of Transportation is sending a crew to remove trees and repair Elfin Cove’s boardwalk.

Cupcake party and skating session to kick off Sitka 4H’s fall programming

The new year for Sitka Spruce Tips, the community's local 4H youth program, kicks off on October 1 with an open house and family skate day

Commentary: Ballot Prop 2 prices Sitkans out of democratic process

I do not think those with the most money should have the biggest voice in our government. Not in Our Town. This is Brandie Cheatham and I will be Voting No on Ballot Proposition 2.