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Watchmen kootéeyaa unveiled at trooper academy in Sitka
Reggie Peterson and James Cockrell talk in front of one of the new kootéeyaa, or totem pole, outside of the Alaska State Troopers Public Safety Training Academy. (KCAW/Salemo) Two kootéeyaa, or totem poles, were unveiled outside of the Alaska State … more
St. Peter’s by the Sea to continue restoration of 19th century architecture
St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Sitka is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, deeming it worthy of preservation by the National Park Service. Ongoing restoration work aims to conserve the 19th century church's storied architecture.
Early voting kicks off in Sitka’s municipal election
Early voting in Sitka’s municipal election opened yesterday (9-21-26).
Pacific High celebrates new outdoor learning shelter with open house
The community is welcome to tour Pacific High School's garden, greenhouse, and the recently completed learning shelter this Friday (9-25-26).
September 22, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider putting a $4.5 million state grant towards Lincoln Street upgrades.
Sitka Tells Tales event highlights taking risks, making change, and giving back
Ellen Frankenstein, Ben Hughey, and Jennifer MacDonald joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to share what attendees can expect from the event.
Sitkans get to know city administrator finalist Gerrie Cotter
The city’s municipal administrator finalist mingled with Sitkans Friday night during a meet-and-greet at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Listen: Chamber of Commerce assembly forum
During a Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce forum on Wednesday (9-16-26), assembly candidates were asked pre-provided questions on housing, childcare, and economic development.
Listen: KCAW hosts Sitka School Board candidate forum
Artificial intelligence, truancy, and enrollment. These are a few of the topics Sitka School Board candidates dove into in KCAW’s live election forum on September 17.
What to expect when voting in Sitka’s upcoming municipal election
Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson, Deputy Municipal Clerk Holley Bayne, and Assistant Municipal Clerk Brian Schoenfelder joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss early voting, ballot contents, and other election details.
Endangered whale discovered dead on cruise ship bow in Sitka
A cruise ship hit an endangered fin whale Thursday morning while the eleven-hundred-foot vessel was en route from Hoonah to Sitka.