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Former Sitka doctor takes plea deal moments before trial on sexual assault charges
McGrath still faces a civil lawsuit brought by the victims.
Gov. Dunleavy says state will appeal Southeast killer whale lawsuit to Supreme Court if necessary
Dunleavy says he’ll appeal a pending federal court ruling that threatens to shut down the Southeast king salmon season.
Sitka Assembly approves $25K for fight against suit that could shut down king salmon fishery
Other organizations and locals are also contributing funds in anticipation of a lengthy — and costly — appeals process.
Sitka Assembly considers helping Southeast trollers in legal fight that could shut down fishery
A Seattle-based environmental group wants to stop the Southeast troll fisheries, which they say harm an endangered population of orcas.
Listen: Sitkans celebrate Christmas in the Russian Orthodox tradition
KCAW’s Meredith Redick brings us this audio postcard, featuring the voices of Father Ishmael Andrew and choral director KathyHope Erickson.