Election Coverage

Candidate statement: Richard Wein

by KCAW News | Sep 25, 2017

"To put it simply, I will fully engage in the Assembly process. I will try to improve how the Assembly conducts its business (in a good way) and how the Assembly presents information to the public (in a better way.)"

Local News

A piece of history, culture comes home to Southeast

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 20, 2017

Tribal leaders from around Southeast Alaska gathered in Sitka Thursday evening (9-14-17) to welcome home a Chilkat Robe associated with one of the most famous figures in modern Alaskan History.

Sitka hatchery’s chum run funds improvements

by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | Sep 18, 2017

A strong chum salmon run is helping pay for upgrades to a Sitka hatchery. Returns are also good at...

Sitka approves two new contracts to ship water in bulk

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 14, 2017

Raw water may be shipped out of Sitka within the next three years. At least, that’s the promise of two bulk water contracts -- approved by the Sitka Assembly on Tuesday night.

Mine critics find more local government support

by Ed Schoenfeld, Coast Alaska | Sep 14, 2017

Sitka and Ketchikan’s borough assemblies passed resolutions in the past two weeks asking the federal government to protect Alaska fisheries from transboundary mines.

The Morning Interview

Polling stations return to Harrigan Centennial Hall

Sep 25, 2017

Polling locations for precincts 1 and 2 are back at Harrigan Centennial Hall for next week's municipal election.

Elks hosts wine tasting to support community projects

Sep 22, 2017

The Elks Lodge is hosting their fall harvest wine tasting on Friday, September 29th at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. Proceeds go towards various community projects and fundraisers.

New primary care providers, reduced waits times at Mountainside

Sep 21, 2017

Sitka Community Hospital has brought two new primary care providers - Jeff Bentley and Jason Koskinen - to Mountainside Family Healthcare. Clinic Manager Patrick Williams talks about the services they'll offer and reduced wait times for patients.

Job Openings

Raven Radio is accepting applications for Development Director

Sep 11, 2017

Development Director for KCAW (Raven Radio) The Development Director is responsible for designing and implementing a fundraising program that supports the activities of the station. This is a full time, exempt position. Salary...

Raven Radio is accepting applications for GM position

Jul 18, 2017

General Manager for KCAW (Raven Radio) This is a full time, exempt position. Click here for full job description. The application period is open until filled, but initial screening of applicants will occur on September 1.