Local News

Watch: Chinook Salmon Symposium

by KCAW News | May 21, 2018

Watch the video stream of the Chinook Salmon Symposium, held Monday evening, May 21, 2018, at Harrigan Centennial Hall in Sitka.

Several mysteries afoot in Sitka High’s ‘The Mousetrap’

by Katherine Rose | May 18, 2018

The 2018 Sitka High School Theater production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” includes a cast of eccentric characters and a murderer who whistles nursery rhymes. And it’s not just a question of “whodunit.” The future of Sitka High’s theater program is uncertain too.

Sitka Counseling fights opioid crisis with treatment, prevention

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 17, 2018

Sitka Counseling is tucked away in the woods behind Sitka National Historical Park, but it is a very visible player in the mental health of the community. The organization now has 37 staff members in 10 departments, and a budget of $2.8 million.

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.

The Morning Interview

Researchers return to Sitka to investigate invasive organism, D-Vex

May 22, 2018

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Invasive Species Program is back in Sitka this spring, with a new round of research on the best way to kill off an organism called d-Vex.

City officials ask public to help keep Blue Lake pristine

May 22, 2018

The Blue Lake Road reopened last week, but for the City of Sitka, increasing public access comes with a price. Maegan Bosak and Shilo Williams joined us to talk about how citizens can protect the Blue Lake Watershed.

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.