Category: Local News

‘We need a bigger bottom line:’ says Sitka School Board president

by Katherine Rose | Jan 13, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

Budget season has begun for Sitka’s schools, and leaders are again calling for more funding. Read More

January 13, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by KCAW News | Jan 13, 2026 | Local News

At its meeting tonight (1-13-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider pushing Municipal Administrator John Leach’s resignation date from May 30 til Dec. 18. Read More

Green Lake Road remains closed following Friday avalanche

by Hope McKenney | Jan 12, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

Green Lake Road remains closed to all non-essential travel following an avalanche Friday evening (1-9-26). Read More

State DOT seeks public input on draft summer ferry schedule

by Katherine Rose | Jan 12, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

Alaska’s draft summer ferry schedule is now live, and the state is seeking public input by January 13. Read More

Sitka Assembly reviews staff funding requests

by Hope McKenney | Jan 9, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

City staff asked for big picture budget guidance from the Sitka Assembly during a special meeting Thursday night (1-8-26). During the more than two-hour discussion, assembly members reviewed staff funding requests and discussed fiscal pressures. Read More