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LatestOfficials suspend search for Kake resident who likely fell from pier
The Coast Guard and Alaska State Troopers Thursday night (9-20-18) called off the search for 55-year old Reginald Skeek, Jr., a Kake resident who is believed to have fallen off the town pier and drowned.
City of Sitka denies allegations in police whistleblower suit
The City of Sitka is denying all allegations in a whistleblower lawsuit filed against the police department last month. Former Sitka police detective Ryan Silva claims he was harassed and demoted for calling out the department’s inappropriate purchase of automatic weapons, among other charges.
Another Sitka outage as crews resolve equipment issues
The impacts of Saturday’s system-wide power outage continue in Sitka. While repairing equipment that was damaged during that outage, the Electric Department encountered a technical issue at Green Lake. This caused another another system-wide outage today for approximately forty minutes.
High voltage surge shuts off power, damages equipment in Sitka
Sitka lost all electric power on Saturday evening (09-16-18) for approximately four hours. The city is now advising citizens to check all life-saving electronic equipment to ensure it still works. The city is also planning a power outage from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday, September 21st to replace damaged equipment at the Marine Street substation.
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Special Programming: Definition of Resilience
At 2pm Saturday 9/22 and 9/29, Raven Radio will air Definition of Resilience, a four episode radio...
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Kindings’ swing dancing classes return to New Archangel Studio
Swing dancing classes return on October 2nd, taught by Beth and Owen Kindig. The lessons are every Tuesday at the New Archangel Dancers Studio from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., with open dancing from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Meet KCAW’s new GM Becky Meiers!
The Raven Radio Foundation Board has hired the station's sixth general manager. Becky Meiers will be joining us October 15th from Portland, OR. She joined us on the Morning Interview alongside board member Ted Howard.
Cost of childcare an added financial stress for Sitka’s families
Working parents looking for childcare can find themselves without many options in Sitka. There are only three licensed care providers for children and rates can exceed $1000 a month. As part of our series "The Cost of Living in Sitka," we spoke with Erica Whipkey, the Board President of the Betty Eliason Child Care Center.
Engines off: Campaign encourages idle-free behavior for clean air
A new campaign to reduce CO2 kicks off in Sitka today: "Stop Idling, Start $aving." Citizens are encouraged to take an idle-free pledge in Sitka, turning off their vehicle to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality.
Southeast News
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Council bans intentional feeding of eagles
The Ketchikan City Council Thursday night approved, in second reading, an ordinance banning...
Wrangell’s city manager elected to Southeast Conference board
City Manager Lisa Von Bargen is speaking at a community meeting on healthcare in Wrangell. (June...
Designs unveiled for new SEARHC hospital in Wrangell
Josh Ripplinger of Wold explains the designs for a new hospital in Wrangell. (June Leffler/ KSTK)...
Alaska News
LatestMan receives no jail time after being charged with felony assault, prompting outrage
The state Department of Law is defending its plea deal with an Anchorage man – originally charged with kidnapping and assaulting a woman to whom he offered a ride. He was let off this week on time served, with some suspended....
Two men charged as feds crack case of missing Anchorage mammoth tusk
A wooly mammoth on display in the Royal BC Museum. (Photo by FunkMonk/Wikimedia commons)...
Proxy hunters help harvest moose for those who can’t
A moose hunting brochure from the Alaska Dept of Fish and Game. (Photo by Jillian Rogers) Since...
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LatestSurprisingly Close Texas Senate Race Sparks Testy Debate For Cruz, O’Rourke
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O’Rourke sparred on immigration, health care, gun control and national anthem protests. The race could tilt the balance of power in the Senate in November.
Report Finds Faster Response ‘Might Have Changed Things’ For College Football Player
Staff waited more than an hour after offensive lineman Jordan McNair began showing signs of dehydration and heatstroke during practice before calling 911, according to a report released on Friday.
Federal Commission Sues Walmart For Alleged Discrimination Against Pregnant Employees
The complaint, filed on behalf of Alyssa Gilliam, claims Walmart failed to assign pregnant employees to light duty to save them from heavy lifting, as it does for workers with other disabilities.
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