Category: Local News

Sitka Fire Department responds to controlled burn

by KCAW News | Nov 9, 2026 | Local News

The Sitka Fire Department responded to the same controlled burn at a residence over the weekend — twice. Read More

Sitka School Board talks grants, goals for school year

by Lauren Salemo | Nov 5, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

At a school board meeting Tuesday night (11-3-26), members discussed school year goals and grant funding, including an $80,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for a recently-revived national fitness test. The board also heard about successes and challenges at Pacific High School. Read More

Listen: JKT reflects on lead in Alaska governor’s race

by Hope McKenney | Nov 4, 2026 | Election Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Lone Democratic candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins remains in the lead in the race for Alaska governor. The former state representative from Sitka spent election night in Downtown Anchorage, watching results roll in with a crowd of 350 family members, friends, and supporters. Read More

Himschoot leads in District 2 state House race

by Hope McKenney | Nov 4, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

Independent incumbent Representative Rebecca Himschoot of Sitka has won her reelection bid in the District 2 State House race. That’s according to unofficial results from Tuesday night, with all precincts reporting. She ran against Republican Kenny Karl Skaflestad of Hoonah and Independent Alston Evans of Klawock. Read More

More than 1,600 Sitkans vote early in general election

by Lauren Salemo | Nov 2, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

Tomorrow is election day, and many Sitkans have already cast their ballots. In this election, voters around the state will choose Alaska’s next governor, as well as their state and national representatives, and vote on a ballot measure that would repeal Alaska’s open primary and ranked choice voting systems. Read More