Local News

Chenault to Sitka Chamber: ‘I know how government should work’

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 16, 2018

Sitka’s Chamber of Commerce got its first taste of election-year politics during its luncheon meeting this week (5-16-18). Representative Mike Chenault is running in the Republican primary for governor.

Sitka, Kake artists honored with Rasmuson Foundation awards

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | May 16, 2018

The Rasmuson Foundation awarded project money to several Alaskan artists last week, through their Individual Artist Awards program. Several of those honorees have roots in Sitka and Kake.

Surprise funding boost saves Blatchley Art program, but not library

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 15, 2018

Last-minute deal-making by the legislature is sending more funding to the Sitka School District over the next two years, but it won’t be enough to restore two laid-off teaching positions, or the Blatchley librarian. The Blatchley Art teacher, and 21 other non-tenured teachers, however, have all received contracts.

Legislature resurrects road out of Juneau, sort of

by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | May 15, 2018

A spending bill passed by the Legislature revives plans for a road north out of Juneau. The capital budget also funds a hydroproject in Kake and a fish hatchery near Petersburg.

Infrastructure lacking as Sitka’s cruise numbers rebound?

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 11, 2018

After hitting a low ebb four years ago, Sitka’s cruise ship industry is bouncing back. Fred Reeder, with Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska, told the Sitka Chamber of Commerce (5-9-18) that the outlook for large-ship cruising -- around the world -- was improving.

The CorvidEYE

Girls empowerment program culminates in 5K run in Sitka

May 16, 2018

Sitkans Against Family Violence hosted its 10th Annual "Girls on the Run 5K" this Saturday, gathering at Harrigan Centennial Hall to prep the "rockstar" runners with face paint, hair spray, and bangles.

The Morning Interview

SFAC kicks off summer season with outdoor music festival, art show

May 17, 2018

Sitka Fine Arts Camp is beginning the summer in style, with two fundraisers this weekend. All proceeds support scholarships for students at the summer camp.

Bird biologist follows Hermit thrushes to Southeast

May 16, 2018

Allison Nelson is the the current Scientist in Residence Fellow (SIRF) at the Sitka Sound Science Center. She came to Sitka to further her research on the migratory patterns of the Hermit Thrush. Nelson is the founder and director of Gold Country Avian Studies, based in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Job Openings

KCAW accepting applications for GM position

Apr 14, 2018

Applications for KCAW's full time general manager being sought now, with initial screening May 27th. Click here to learn more. This is a full time, executive position at the station, reporting to a community-elected Board of Directors and supervising a staff of six and 100+ active volunteers.