Local News

As city staff tackle budget shortfalls and higher school funding cap

by Katherine Rose | Jan 27, 2021

There’s an unusual word being used in early budget discussions in Sitka -- “surplus.” But that doesn’t mean that the city has money to burn. Belt-tightening over the past few months has offset revenue declines during the pandemic -- and given Sitka some unexpected options in its finances next year.

January 26, 2021: What’s on the agenda at tonight’s assembly meeting?

by Katherine Rose | Jan 26, 2021

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (1-26-21) it will again consider approving a “request for proposals,” (RFP) seeking bids to build a marine haulout at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park.

City COVID-19 alert level shifts to ‘moderate’ after case count slows

by Katherine Rose | Jan 25, 2021

Sitka’s coronavirus alert level shifted to moderate on Monday (1-25-21), after a reduction in cases over the last week.

Kake’s schools to resume to in-person classes after 10 months of distance learning

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Jan 22, 2021

The Kake City School Board announced this week that the district will adopt a mixture of in-person and remote learning starting February 8, barring any new active cases in the community. Students who want to remain fully remote still have the option.

Commentary

Commentary: A haulout will benefit more than Sitka’s boats

by Mia Anderson | Jan 12, 2021

A marine haulout, especially a city-run one, would help to develop a stronger infrastructure for Sitka and, ultimately, a more sustainable future for the community.

Station Highlights

Meet Cara Crain – KCAW’s New Volunteer Coordinator

Jan 26, 2021

We’re excited to welcome Cara to the Raven Radio staff! She started remotely on December...

News extras

KCAW Coronavirus Information Hub

May 1, 2020

KCAW is tracking the latest information regarding vaccination and testing, as well as Alaska's travel mandates. You can also find links to other resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Morning Interview

SEAHRC hosts challenge in honor of American Heart Health Month

Jan 27, 2021

In honor of American Heart Health Month, SEARHC is hosting a 28-day "Heart of the Matter" challenge in February to help people adopt heart healthy habits in 2021. Health educators Heleena van Veen and Doug Osborne joined KCAW's Erin Fulton on the morning interview to talk about how Sitkans can get involved.

MEHS to host upcoming DDF tournament online

Jan 25, 2021

Mt. Edgecumbe High School DDF (Drama, Debate, Forensics) coach Marcia Drake is rounding up judges for this weekend's meet in Sitka.

The Sitka Advisory Committee seeks public participation in fish and game issues

Jan 19, 2021

The Sitka Advisory Committee is seeking volunteers to help represent local concerns to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The trapping, resident sport fishing, processor, and alternate seats are all up for re-election at Wednesday's meeting.

Sitka’s annual ‘Bird Count’ leaders discuss this year’s big finds and trends

Jan 14, 2021

Jennifer Cedarleaf and Victoria Vosburg organize and run the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Sitka (and have done so for the last 14 years!). This year's count was January 2.