Category: Election Coverage

STA candidate statement: Woody Widmark

by KCAW Admin | Nov 8, 2016 | Election Coverage

Lawrence “Woody” Widmark is one of three candidates running for Tribal Council Chairman, along with Michael Baines and KathyHope Erickson. Widmark was the Tribal Chairman for 20 years previously.

2016 Legislative Election Hub

by KCAW News | Nov 8, 2016 | Election Coverage

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 is the US General Election. Find complete information here on who’s running and where to vote in Sitka.

Election Night on Raven Radio

by KCAW Staff | Nov 7, 2016 | Election Coverage

This Tuesday, November 8, Raven Radio will provide live coverage of national election returns beginning at 4 PM, followed by statewide election returns from 9 – 11 PM. Special election coverage will preempt local news,...

The reluctant candidate makes a push for the legislature

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 6, 2016 | Election Coverage, Syndicated

Sheila Finkenbinder thinks Sitka, Petersburg, and other communities in House District 35 would be better served by someone with life experience, who’s willing to work to solve Alaska’s problems without distraction.

Kreiss-Tomkins seeks balanced budget; bipartisan coalition

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Nov 4, 2016 | Election Coverage, Syndicated

At 27, Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is still the youngest lawmaker in Alaska. But this isn’t his first rodeo. The lifelong Sitkan is running for his third term in office to represent House District 35, which includes Sitka, Petersburg, Hoonah, Haines, and 17 other rural communities.