CLOUDY SKIES WITH SHOWERS BECOMING SCATTERED AND MOVING SOUTH
THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ALONG THE COAST
DIMINISHING THROUGH 1 AM. SOUTHEAST WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
News
Sealaska land bills back before Congress
A smaller, stopgap Sealaska land bill is on the back burner – at least for now. But the full measure is scheduled for markup during a congressional hearing this week. more
Sitka barge line plans Southeast expansion
A Sitka-based barge line hopes to return to serving Southeast by the end of the year. It depends on a shipping-industry shuffle, where a much larger company is trying to absorb its chief competitor. more
‘Anstice’ is end of 7 years’ work for local author
In her book “Anstice,” Sitka resident Marjean Ragsdale tells the story of a 13-year-old girl named Leyla who has just been orphaned in an automobile accident. The story takes a turn toward the fantastical when Leyla is called upon by a race of aliens to become their new leader. more
Festival violinist finds inspiration in Sitka
The Sitka Summer Music Festival officially kicks off on Friday. KCAW’s Erik Neumann caught up with violinist Gil Morgenstern, one of the musicians, to hear about his thoughts on music and his visit to Sitka so far. more
Yakutat’s tern festival in sound and pictures
Birders, biologists, carvers and kids gathered in Yakutat May 30th to June 2nd for the northern Southeast community’s annual tern festival. more
‘Little’ Redoubt Lake a boon to sockeye?
The US Forest Service believes fish populations in Redoubt Lake near Sitka survived last month’s devasting landslide unharmed, and may even benefit from the event. The massive avalanche piled up debris over twenty-feet thick across the the lake’s inlet stream, completely destroying a nearby recreational cabin whose occupants escaped in the nick of time. A watershed team recently surveyed the area and concluded that the lake’s sockeye run was likely unaffected. A new lake forming above the slide may improve habitat. more
Dept. says Sitka needs more police officers
The Sitka Police Department is understaffed and overworked. That was the message department staff sent to the Sitka Assembly at a work session on Monday evening. The problems come at a time when police say they’re busier than ever, especially handling drug-related crime. more
Lady Wolves Softball: Four titles and counting
Sitka High School won the state small-school softball championship — again. The Lady Wolves beat Ketchikan 7 to 6 on Saturday to claim their fourth consecutive state championship. Coach Bob Potrzuski says winning has in no way become routine. The girls won the title game by scoring with two outs in the seventh inning. more
City wants input on Centennial Hall plans
Plans to update Harrigan Centennial Hall go up for public scrutiny tonight. The design to be presented tonight is the product of months of meetings and public process. City officials want your thoughts. more
Ferry’s driver discount gone after winter 2014
Drivers will continue to travel free on the Alaska Marine Highway, at least through next April. That’s according to a schedule released by the state-run ferry system on Friday. more