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Long-time derby fisher earns his first win at 71st Sitka Salmon Derby

Chris McGraw has won the 71st annual Salmon Derby with a 36-pound king salmon.

Sitkans gear up to celebrate LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month

Elle Campbell and Willa Johnson join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the wide variety of events Sitkans can expect to celebrate Pride Month, such as drag shows, a parade, and variety show.

Latest Boys Run season celebrates with dinosaur themed 5K

Claire Weber (After School Prevention Specialist at SAFV), Desmond Murphy (runner), and Bryce...

Sitka’s new police chief discusses future of department

Sitka's new police chief, Mike Hall, joined KCAW to discuss his background and goals for the future of the Sitka Police Department.

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.