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Job Opportunity: Development Director

Oct 10, 2018

Love Sitka? Love radio? Raven Radio seeks enthusiastic, self-motivated team member to coordinate our fundraising efforts. Full-time, exempt position. Applications accepted until position is filled. Initial screening begins October 22.

Local News

Washington man charged with murder in Yakutat

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Oct 16, 2018

After an altercation that ended in a stabbing, Yakutat Police detained 46-year-old John L. Stapleton from Kent, Washington on Sunday. Following the on-scene investigation and interviews by state troopers, Stapleton was charged with murder in the second degree the next day.

Sitka grand jury indicts two on gun-related charges

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Oct 12, 2018

A Sitka grand jury has indicted two men on charges related to shooting firearms in the direction of a dwelling. Jarred A Davidson was indicted for assault in the third degree and Charles Watson Grogan III was indicted for misconduct involving a firearm.

Sitka’s senior citizens asked to show ID for tax exemption

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 12, 2018

Sitka’s senior sales tax exemption is back in place, but with a key difference. City officials want to implement a new system for determining eligibility. The city is telling retailers to check the age on a shopper’s Alaska-issued ID before applying the tax. Not everyone is happy with the new policy.

The Morning Interview

See youth performance of E.B. White classic “Charlotte’s Web” this weekend

Oct 16, 2018

Another season of performances starts this weekend for the Young Performers Theater at the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. Their first show, directed by Zeke Blackwell, will be an interpretation of the E.B. White classic "Charlotte's Web" from Friday, October 19 to Sunday, October 21.

Open your home to homeless Sitka youth

Oct 15, 2018

Youth Advocates of Sitka was recently awarded a three-year federal Transitional Living Program (TLP) grant aimed at combating homelessness among Sitka youth by housing them with volunteers. YAS Executive Director Charlie Woodcock spoke on the Morning Interview to ask Sitkans to step forward and open their homes to youth in need.

Commemorate Alaska Day with the Sitka Historical Society

Oct 11, 2018

It's that time of year again! Join the Sitka Historical Society next week to look back and reflect on Sitka's history before Alaska Day.

A Russian folk dance group that feels like family

Oct 10, 2018

The New Archangel Dancers are holding auditions to recruit new dancers this fall. The open house is Saturday, October 20th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Archangel Studio at 208 Smith Street. "The Big Show" is this Friday, October 12th at 7 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall.