Local News

Burdick, Morse write-in candidates for school board

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 2, 2023

Retired administrator and former teacher Phil Burdick submitted paperwork (9-28-23) as a write-in for the October 3 municipal election. He joins fellow write-in Steve Morse, and candidate Tom Williams in the race for three open seats on the Sitka School Board.

‘Orange Shirt Day’ a chance to confront, and learn from the history of residential schools

by Robert Woolsey and Brooke Schafer | Sep 28, 2023

"Orange Shirt Day" is an annual observance that began in Canada, but has meaning for many Alaskans. Sitka's parade begins at noon Friday, September 29, and will cover a route from Crescent Harbor to the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.

Historic sales tax returns mean more money for infrastructure

by Katherine Rose | Sep 28, 2023

Sitka has another budget surplus this year, due in large part to a steep uptick in sales tax revenue. When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (9-26-23) municipal administrator John Leach asked the assembly to tuck some of that money away to cover repairs and replacement of aging infrastructure down the line.

Southeast Conference panel optimistic about region’s transportation outlook

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 27, 2023

An infusion of federal infrastructure funding, along with $270 million for ferries, has changed the outlook of transportation planners in Southeast Alaska. Several spoke during the recent Southeast Conference meeting in Sitka.

The Morning Interview

Neil Huff Regional Pool Tourney underway at Sitka Moose Lodge

Sep 27, 2023

The Sitka Moose Lodge is hosting the 3rd Annual Neil Huff Regional Pool Tournament, September 27 - October 1. Find registration information here.

Artist-in-residence shares art forms, stories

Sep 26, 2023

As part of the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program, Koyukon-Athabascan artist Selina Alexander will share her art through several events over the next few days.

Sentinel Sports: Cross country meet the biggest ever in Sitka, with over 160 participants

Sep 25, 2023

Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor joins KCAW's Robert Woolsey to talk about the huge Cross Country meet held in Sitka just over a week ago.

Featured Programs

Ocean Commotion: UC Santa Cruz students explore effects of climate change on Southeast

Jul 25, 2023

This is Ocean Commotion-- a seven part series about the effects of global change on Southeast Alaska. From whale migration to sea star disease, Sitka is one 'shell' of a place, and we are sure you will love this podcast as much as we love being here.