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Gassman delivers annual ‘State of the Tribe’ address following resignation announcement
The longtime general manager and CEO of the Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska addressed Tribal Citizens at the government’s annual meeting on Tuesday (12-3-25).
Alumni, former staff sound alarm on mental health crisis at Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Alumni and former staff members at Mt. Edgecumbe High School are raising serious concerns about safety and student support at the state-run boarding school in Sitka that serves Alaska Native students from villages across the state.
Sitka Search and Rescue assists lost hiker in early hours of the morning
Sitka Search and Rescue helped a lost hiker safely descend the Cross Trail early this morning (12-3-25).
Sitkan indicted in November following high speed chase
Three Sitkans were indicted in November on charges ranging from weapons possession to failing to stop at the direction of a peace officer.
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Sitka Trail Works accepting donations for winter gear fundraiser
This Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sitka Trail Works will host a winter gear exchange at Harbor Mountain brewing Company.
Upcoming Parks and Recreation programming offers a cure to winter blues
Kevin Knox and Elle Campbell discuss upcoming Parks and Rec programming for winter break, as well as commercial land use plan applications opening.
Girls on the Run wraps season with ‘Dance Party’ celebratory 5K run
Girls on the Run, a program for 3rd to 5th graders in Sitka, is in its 17th season of training 5k fun run.
Southeast News
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Wrangell vice mayor and other resident plead guilty to illegal elk hunt
Elk on a Zarembo Island beach.(Courtesy Mike Kampnich) Wrangell’s Vice Mayor David Powell was...
Ketchikan man pleads guilty to attempted sexual abuse of a minor
Ketchikan’s state courthouse stands at 415 Main Street on Dec. 8, 2020. (Eric Stone/KRBD) A...
Ketchikan man sentenced for possessing child sex abuse materials
Ketchikan’s district courthouse stands at 415 Main Street. (Eric Stone/KRBD) A Ketchikan man was...
Alaska News
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 5, 2025
Why one of the largest gathering spots for eagles in Alaska has some uncertain numbers behind its...
What’s happening with Alaska’s largest bald eagle congregation? It’s hard to say
The Chilkat Valley’s eagle gathering is central to the area’s identity – and it serves as an...
Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Here’s how to harvest one.
A state forester shared tips on where and how to cut a Christmas tree in Southcentral Alaska, and how to make it last.
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Bama, Miami in, Notre Dame out and Indiana No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings
Nobody paying attention for the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana – yes, Indiana – leading the way into this year’s College Football Playoff.
McLaren’s Lando Norris wins first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third, which allowed Norris to finish two points ahead of Verstappen in the season-long standings.
A ban on feeding pigeons ruffles lots of feathers in Mumbai
The pigeon population has exploded — a result of people feeding the birds. For some it’s a holy duty and a way to connect to nature. Critics point to health risks tied to exposure to pigeon droppings.
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