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Moving on up: Sitka's first escalator unveiled in airport open house

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Sitkans ride Sitka’s first ever escalator to see the new waiting area at the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (KCAW/Cotter) Over 200 Sitkans gathered at the city’s airport on Saturday (8-16-25) for the long-awaited reveal of the community’s first ever escalator. KCAW’s Ryan Cotter attended the ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the modern marvel along with a brand new waiting area, and a mural honoring Lingít culture. Jose Figueroa rides the brand …Sitka · Sitka Read Article

BSA increase gives Sitka School Board breathing room as state considers change to funding formula

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When the Sitka School District opens its doors to students this week, it will be under different circumstances than expected, with an unanticipated increase in state funding. Earlier this month, the Alaska Legislature voted to override Governor Mike Dunleavy’s veto of around $51 million in school funding. The override increased the “base student allocation” or BSA to $700 dollars, an increase of about $200 per student. This last-minute increas…Sitka · Sitka Read Article

Sitka Tribe of Alaska invites families to shake off dreary weather at Fall Equinox Dance Party

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With a new indoor venue and renewed commitment to welcome attendees of all ages, Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s annual Fall Equinox event is ready to ring in the new season. Jean Swanson joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to speak about what attendees can expect for the Back to School Fall Equinox Dance Party, as well as other upcoming Sitka Tribe of Alaska programming from Zumba classes to intergenerational kayaking.Sitka · Sitka Read Article

Sitka Superior Court Judge Sentences Beth Lang to Seven Years for Driving Assault on Pedestrian - Alaska Native News

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(Sitka, AK) – Tuesday, Sitka Superior Court Judge Amanda Browning sentenced 47-year-old Beth Lang to seven years and six months of incarceration for severely injuring a pedestrian with her vehicle. On Aug. 20, 2024, a Sitka jury found Lang guilty of Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third […] The post Sitka Superior Court Judge Sentences Beth Lang to Seven Years for Driving Assault on Pedestrian appeared f…Sitka · Sitka Read Article

California-based researchers share kelp forest research with Sitkans

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On Friday (8-15-25), the Sitka Sound Science Center (i.e SSSC) will be hosting Understory, a free event where researchers and Sitkans can exchange knowledge on Sitka’s kelp forests, as well as a chance to create algae art. SSSC’s Kari Paustian and University of California Santa Cruz researchers Haleigh Yang and Niki Sridhar join KCAW for the Morning Interview to speak on their research and how they hope to continue learning from the community.Sitka · Sitka Read Article

Chatham school district’s new superintendent is also running Sitka’s Mt. Edgecumbe high school - Chilkat Valley News

(Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News) Lewis, a preschool-aged student, works with clay during an art class on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at the Klukwan school in Klukwan, Alaska. The Klukwan School’s parent district, the Chatham School District, is sharing its newest superintendent with a state-run boarding school as of July 1. David Langford will explore options to share services and costs between the state-run high school on Japonski Island near…Sitka · Sitka Read Article

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Moving on up: Sitka's first escalator unveiled in airport open house

BSA increase gives Sitka School Board breathing room as state considers change to funding formula

Sitka Tribe of Alaska invites families to shake off dreary weather at Fall Equinox Dance Party

Sitka Police Sergeant Lance Ewers seeks school board seat

Highliner Coffee owner Sherri Blankenship runs for seat on Sitka Assembly

Sitka Assembly holds off on alcohol license petition

Highmark Marine lands Sitka haulout contract

Sitka Superior Court Judge Sentences Beth Lang to Seven Years for Driving Assault on Pedestrian - Alaska Native News

California-based researchers share kelp forest research with Sitkans

Chatham school district’s new superintendent is also running Sitka’s Mt. Edgecumbe high school - Chilkat Valley News

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Moving on up: Sitka's first escalator unveiled in airport open house

BSA increase gives Sitka School Board breathing room as state considers change to funding formula

Sitka Tribe of Alaska invites families to shake off dreary weather at Fall Equinox Dance Party

Sitka Police Sergeant Lance Ewers seeks school board seat

Highliner Coffee owner Sherri Blankenship runs for seat on Sitka Assembly

Sitka Assembly holds off on alcohol license petition

Highmark Marine lands Sitka haulout contract

Sitka Superior Court Judge Sentences Beth Lang to Seven Years for Driving Assault on Pedestrian - Alaska Native News

California-based researchers share kelp forest research with Sitkans

Chatham school district’s new superintendent is also running Sitka’s Mt. Edgecumbe high school - Chilkat Valley News