Local News

Bicyclist killed in HPR hit-and-run

by Katherine Rose | Mar 8, 2021

Police are investigating a hit-and-run that culminated in a fatality this morning. A 20-year-old man riding a bicycle on Halibut Point Road was killed in the collision.

Clean-up efforts conclude for Sitka Sound fuel spill

by KCAW Staff | Mar 4, 2021

Hanson Marine removed around 1500 gallons of diesel and oily water from the Haida Lady’s fuel tanks and another nearly 300 gallons of oil from the water nearby. The Coast Guard contracted with the Sitka-based company to conduct clean-up efforts, after noticing a sheen around the sunken fishing vessel on Friday.

Southeast streams play important role in carbon cycle, researchers find

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Mar 3, 2021

An important part of tackling climate change is understanding how carbon moves through different ecosystems. A recent study examined how the carbon-rich waterways of the Tongass fit into the global carbon cycle.

Assembly funds schools ‘to the cap’ in FY22

by Katherine Rose | Mar 3, 2021

After extensive discussions on school funding, the Sitka Assembly has voted to fund the Sitka School District to the cap next fiscal year, increasing the city’s contribution to schools by just under $400,000.

Commentary

Commentary: When we examine our prejudices, MLK’s ‘Beloved Community’ is within reach

by KCAW News | Feb 8, 2021

The Beloved Community was MLK's way of talking about Heaven on Earth. What would it be like if we actually respected, included, and honored each other, as the precious beings that we are?

Station Highlights

Meet Cara Crain – KCAW’s New Volunteer Coordinator

Jan 26, 2021

We’re excited to welcome Cara to the Raven Radio staff! She started remotely on December...

News extras

KCAW Coronavirus Information Hub

May 1, 2020

KCAW is tracking the latest information regarding vaccination and testing, as well as Alaska's travel mandates. You can also find links to other resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Morning Interview

City leadership reflects on COVID response, one year into pandemic

Mar 5, 2021

Next week marks the one year anniversary of the arrival of COVID-19 to the state of Alaska. City Administrator John Leach and Fire Chief Craig Warren joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to reflect on the city's response to COVID-19 over the last year, and discuss what Sitkans can expect moving forward. Listen here:

Brave Heart Volunteers hosts buoy painting classes

Mar 4, 2021

In lieu of the Brave Heart Bowl Fundraiser, the non-profit is asking artists to provide painted buoys that will hang downtown through the summer and later be auctioned off.

Sitka Chamber of Commerce hosts first ever ‘Restaurant Week’

Mar 3, 2021

Sitka Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rachel Roy joined KCAW's Erin McKinstry to discuss its first ever restaurant week, meant to encourage Sitkans to shop local and boost the restaurant industry.

Sitka Against Family Violence hosts virtual dessert auction

Mar 2, 2021

To help support the organization's continued work addressing domestic violence in the community, SAFV is hosting an online dessert auction in lieu of their annual Family Fiesta Fundraiser.