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Rur AL CAP seeks volunteers for companion programs
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (235+ words) Two key programs include the Senior Companion Program, which pairs up older adults aged 55 and over to help them maintain their independence, stay socially connected, and navigate daily life with dignity, and the Elder Mentor Program, which pairs older adults…...
Sitka Assembly approves budgets for FY2027
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (189+ words) Posted by Hope Mc Kenney | May 14, 2026 The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (5-12-26) passed the city's final operating budget and capital improvement plan for Fiscal Year 2027, which starts on July 1. To balance its books, the city had to cut about $900, 000 from the…...
Sitka health clinic temporarily closes after possible measles exposure
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (140+ words) Posted by KCAW News | May 14, 2026 A health clinic in Sitka closed mid-day today (5-14-26) after a possible measles exposure. In a post on social media shortly after 2 p. m. , the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) announced that the Sitka Medical Center would…...
Cruise traffic in Haines could skyrocket under potential deal with major cruise port operator
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (81+ words) KCAW Cruise traffic in Haines could skyrocket under potential deal with major cruise port operator Posted by APRN | May 13, 2026 Global Ports Holding wants to lease Haines" large cruise ship dock, in a move that could boost cruise passengers to 300, 000 per…...
Outer Coast's inaugural graduating class completes 'two-year experiment' in Sitka
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (410+ words) Posted by Ryan Cotter | May 13, 2026 Odess Theater typically draws in Sitkans for celebrations big and small, from barn dances to concerts and weddings. Last Friday (5-8-26) is no exception " over 200 Sitkans are packed together for the first ever graduation ceremony for…...
New report shows Sitka childcare capacity maxed out, city looks for path forward
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (657+ words) Posted by Hope Mc Kenney | May 13, 2026 Sitka's childcare system has the capacity to serve only about half of the young children who need it, according to a childcare needs assessment that was presented to the Sitka Assembly at its meeting…...
With Hughey to retire, affordable housing nonprofit seeks new leader
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (100+ words) KCAW With Hughey to retire, affordable housing nonprofit seeks new leader Posted by KCAW News | May 13, 2026 Sitka Community Land Trust's executive director Randy Hughey is stepping down. When he retires next year, 14 houses and six apartments will stand in the…...
Applications now open for Spruce Root's 2026 'Path to Prosperity' program
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (152+ words) Applications now open for Spruce Root's 2026 "Path to Prosperity' program KCAW Applications now open for Spruce Root's 2026 "Path to Prosperity' program Posted by KCAW News | May 13, 2026 A dozen entrepreneurs will soon have a shot at $20, 000 and all of the mentorship…...
May 12, 2026: What's on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (214+ words) Posted by KCAW News | May 12, 2026 At its meeting tonight (5-12-26), the Sitka Assembly will hear the results of a months-long childcare needs assessment study." In January, the assembly greenlit $25, 000 to pay the Southeast Childhood Collective to conduct the study as part…...
SEARHC hosts Medicare and Social Security talk this Friday
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (126+ words) KCAW SEARHC hosts Medicare and Social Security talk this Friday Posted by KCAW News | May 11, 2026 This Friday (5-15-26), representatives from Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and Wayfinder Wealth will be presenting on Social Security, Medicare, and retirement at the Sitka Public…...