Local News

Motivation high, cash low for a new marine service center in Sitka

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 17, 2019

With the impending closure of Sitka’s only boat yard, there’s motivation to build a large boat haul out at the community’s industrial park, but not enough money to do anything about it.

Committee considers vacant department head positions

by Katherine Rose | Sep 17, 2019

The Sitka Assembly “position” subcommittee met Monday (9/16/19) and members Steven Eisenbeisz and Richard Wein considered six vacant, or soon to be vacant, jobs -- three of them department head positions.

Sitka: An unlikely player in the national food scene

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 16, 2019

A leading food systems researcher and author has identified seven unlikely cities that are changing the way Americans eat. One of them is... guess where?

Coast Guard suspends some Allen Marine tour boats

by Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | Sep 13, 2019

A wildlife viewing tour operator in Southeast Alaska had 7 boats in Sitka and Juneau taken out of operation on Wednesday after Coast Guard inspections.

Station Highlights

Listen: Raph Shapiro live on ‘Trail Mix’

Aug 26, 2019

Austin, TX based singer/songwriter, Raph Shapiro, stopped by the Trail Mix program (hosted by Ted Howard) Friday morning to talk about guitars, his Alaskan tour dates and play a selection of songs.

The Morning Interview

Frosh swimmers make mark at season’s first meet

Sep 17, 2019

Two freshman swimmers were standouts at the meet held in Sitka on September 6-7. Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy joins KCAW's Robert Woolsey to talk about Swimming, Volleyball, and Cross Country.

Modern, experimental music showcased at ‘Night of Avant-garde Piano’

Sep 16, 2019

NYC-based pianist Robert Fleitz joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer in the studio to discuss the upcoming performance, which will lead listeners on a journey through the world of modern and experimental music.

Self-management program for diabetes sufferers and caretakers

Sep 12, 2019

SEARHC health educators Heleena van Veen and Lakota Harden will teach a diabetes self-management program beginning September 21. The classes are free, and are for those with diabetes, or their caretakers. 9:30 am - noon Saturdays, for six weeks.

Queen Tribute Show offers Sitkans an ‘escape from reality’

Sep 12, 2019

It's finally here! The Queen Tribute Show opens at the Sitka Performing Arts Center, 7:00 pm this Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14. Rhiannon Guevin, with the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, introduces professional tenor and musical theater artist Sam Faustine, who will perform the role of Freddie Mercury. Local artist Joe Montagna talks about the large local ensemble backing up Faustine.