Local News

New senate majority leader denounces cuts to public broadcasting

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 11, 2019

In the first fallout from Alaska's political feud, Sen. Mia Costello (R-Anchorage) was ousted from her position as Majority Leader, and the job instead was given to Sen. Lyman Hoffman (D-Bethel), who wasted no time voicing his objections to the governor's massive veto package -- including cuts to public broadcasting

Lincoln St. repaving on hold, pending more citizen review

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 10, 2019

A $2.16 million dollar repaving project for Sitka’s main downtown street has been postponed for a year, while city gathers more citizen input on the design.

Sitka approves emergency repairs for downtown water main

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 10, 2019

The Sitka Assembly has authorized up to $400,000 to repair a critical water main, but also has strong reservations about whether the problem is a true emergency.

Sitkans mourn budget veto, drape totem pole in black

by Nina Sparling | Jul 10, 2019

Sitkans gathered to drape the totem pole outside Pacific High School in black cloth on Wednesday morning. It was part of a statewide "Public Art Black Out."

Station Highlights

Meet Dave Emmert, KCAW’s New Program Director

Jun 28, 2019

We’re excited to welcome Dave to the Raven Radio staff. His first day will be on July 22nd....

Job Openings

Post-Graduate Fellowship in Community Journalism

Jul 8, 2019

The application period is now open for KCAW's Post-Graduate Fellowship in Community Journalism. This 30-week program is an opportunity for a recent Journalism school graduate or established print reporter to build a portfolio in broadcasting. The application deadline is Sunday, August 4, 2019. The Fellowship starts in mid-September.

The Morning Interview

‘Intensives’ provide focused education for fine arts students

Jul 16, 2019

Sitka Fine Arts Camp students dedicated themselves to intense, focused study on their favorite subjects this week, like writing, ceramics, or dance.

Sitka Cancer Survivors gather for annual celebration

Jul 12, 2019

A sculpture decorates the Path of Hope trail. (Photo/Sitka Cancer Survivors) Carolyn Fredrickson...

Sitka gears up for Pride Week

Jul 11, 2019

Emily Pound join’s KCAW’s Brooke Schaefer in the studio to talk all things queer in...

High school campers bring variety to SFAC performances

Jul 10, 2019

Faculty members Robert Fleitz and Zeke Blackwell join KCAW's Brooke Schaefer in the studio to discuss the Sitka Fine Arts Camp's final performances for the high school session.