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LatestPower blip near Sitka airport caused by state construction work
Sitkans close to the airport experienced a blip in their power yesterday (06-20-18). Construction work by the state damaged one of the city’s electric distribution line.
Video: Six rescued from sinking pleasure boat in Sitka Sound
Six people are safe after their recreational vessel began taking on water in Sitka Sound on Tuesday evening (6-19-18). Good Samaritan boats -- including gillnetters and charter vessels -- swarmed the 27-foot Catalina Condor when its skipper called in a mayday near Long Island in Sitka Sound, at about 6:15 p.m.
Sitka salmon fleet to Governor Walker: “Don’t sign a bad treaty”
Sitka’s salmon fishermen are worried about the state’s strategy for renegotiating the Pacific Salmon Treaty. The fleet took to the seas yesterday (06-20-18) to send Governor Bill Walker a strong message not to sign “a bad treaty.”
Bicyclist hit by allegedly intoxicated driver
On June 4th, a Sitka Grand Jury indicted an allegedly intoxicated female driver for hitting a female bicyclist on Katlian Street, near Lakeside Grocery.
City denies appeal of bid decision on float project
The Sitka Assembly has denied an appeal by a Petersburg company whose bid for the O’Connell Lightering Float project was rejected by the city earlier this year. KCAW’s Katherine Rose reports from Thursday night’s special meeting.
The Morning Interview
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Field guide to dead birds
Dr. Julia Parrish, Executive Director of COASST (Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team) discusses her citizen science program. Scientist train ordinary citizens to identify washed up sea birds on beaches so that the organization can get a larger picture of the marine environment. Parrish is holding a training July 1st, 12pm-6pm at the Sitka Science Center.
Zuill Bailey on siblings, rejuvenation, and cafe concerts
Zuill Bailey, director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival, and his sister, violinist Allison Bailey discuss working with siblings and peers, performing at casual venues, and the interplay of music and the weather. They give a preview of what listeners can look forward to during the second half of the festival.
Electric vehicle owners gather in Sitka Saturday
Dave Nichols, member of the Electric Vehicle Owners' Group discusses their meetup this Saturday, where they'll gather with other electric vehicle owners. They'll then open up the meeting to those curious about electric vehicles or considering buying one.
Job Openings
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KCAW accepting applications for GM position
Applications for KCAW's full time general manager being sought now, with initial screening May 27th. Click here to learn more. This is a full time, executive position at the station, reporting to a community-elected Board of Directors and supervising a staff of six and 100+ active volunteers.
Southeast News
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Testing facility application approved, charter boat rules to be enforced
Thomas Basin small boat harbor is seen from the air in 2016. (Photo by Leila Kheiry) The Ketchikan...
Participants sought for art installation promoting unity and peace
Peace Flags in the Wind Human Circle (Photo courtesy of J.T. Vasile). Ketchikan area residents...
State road near Petersburg to get more chip seal in July
The state chip sealed Haugen Drive in Petersburg in 2017. (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK) Motorists be...
Alaska News
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Power lunch: US senators transfixed by Bear Cam
Katmai bears fish at Brooks Falls. Photo: NPS Thousands of people around the world are again...
Investing in small business
In less than a year, Whitehorse beader Heather Dickson developed a booming online business,...
Search still on for bear that killed one, mauled another in Eagle River
A brown bear that fatally mauled a hiker in Eagle River this week – and later attacked and injured another man – is still on the loose. The Department of Fish and Game says an autopsy confirmed that 44-year-old Michael Soltis...
NPR
LatestDepartment Of Homeland Security Releases Plan To Reunify Families
Administration officials unveiled the plan to reunify families separated under the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy, but offered few details on how and when reunifications would happen.
Donald Hall, Former Poet Laureate, Dies At 89
Hall, the author of more than 40 books, died on Saturday at his family farm in the town of Wilmot, N.H.
Saudi Women Can Finally Drive, As Ban Is Lifted
Saudi Arabia has lifted its ban on women driving. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Time magazine’s Aryn Baker who’s been out on a ride with some of the first women drivers.
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