Category: Local News

Sen. Lisa Murkowski christens Alaska’s “transformational” hybrid commercial fishing vessel

by Ryan Cotter | Apr 9, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

Since it was installed in the F/V Mirage, the newly developed hybrid engine shows great promise in making optimizing fishing and developing more local jobs. Read More

‘Hearing our language is like medicine to us’: new book features Tlingit Raven stories in original language

by Hope McKenney | Apr 8, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

A nonprofit tribal organization has published a new book that presents Tlingit Raven stories for the first time in the original language with English translations. Read More

Matt Claman talks ferries, education, fisheries management as part of Southeast campaign for governor

by Hope McKenney | Apr 6, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Claman visited Sitka last week as part of his statewide campaign. Read More

Lisa Murkowski talks ferry funding, Tongass National Forest, and the affordability of Alaskan homes

by Ryan Cotter | Apr 6, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

KCAW sat down with the Sen. Murkowski to discuss regional topics during her visit to Sitka following her annual address to the Alaskan Legislature in Juneau last week (3-31-26) Read More