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No tsunami risk following Magnitude 4 earthquake west of Sitka

Sitkans felt the earth move on Saturday when an earthquake hit west of the community shortly...

Sitka resources for furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients

Updated 10-28-25: Sitka Tribe of Alaska is raising money to purchase food and grocery gift cards...

Commentary: No precedent for Ballot Prop 2

Because I believe accurate information is necessary for good decision making, I must push back on a statement made by Chris McGraw on KCAW’s call in-forum for Ballot Initiative 2.

The Radio You Need Is Not Guaranteed

October 1st marks the first day in KCAW's history without federal funding.

Alex Zerbe brings interactive, family-friendly comedy to Sitka

Comedian Alex Zerbe will perform a family-friendly comedy show in Sitka 7 p.m. Friday at the Performing Arts Center.

KCAW newsroom welcomes news resident Ryan Cotter

After spending a year as a Jesuit Volunteer at KYUK Public Media in Bethel, Ryan Cotter's love for Alaska and its unique stories was cemented.

Sitka rate payers burned by cold spring weather

Sitkans who felt the pain of high utility bills last month were actually burned by cold weather. That, and the fact that Sitka adjusts its electric rates seasonally, ticking them up slightly when it typically becomes warmer.

Audio postcard: Whale Park a quiet retreat in Sitka’s busy summer

Many residents can become distracted by the bustle of urban life in Sitka, especially in summer. But peace and quiet are never far away. Darby Osborne took a walk through Whale Park and sent this audio postcard.

Sitka’s administrator says cold spring weather creates unwelcome bump in utility bills

Got a higher-than-usual utility bill recently? The long-lasting cold weather unfortunately overlapped with Sitka's seasonal rate increase. Municipal administrator John Leach explains how the community's rate structure caught many residents by surprise in June.

Summer camp programs for the curious and bold at SSSC

Engineering, snorkeling, kayaking and many other opportunities are available for participants of all ages in the Sitka Sound Science Center's Summer Camp program.