Local News

Oprah’s short visit to Sitka and lasting impact on fans

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jul 19, 2017

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey set foot in Sitka today. She was ferried here on a Holland America cruise ship with hundreds of loyal fans aboard, seeking adventure and a chance to chat with the queen of daytime television.

Alaskan families, friendships melt Cold War ‘Ice Curtain’

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 19, 2017

Thirty years ago Russia was all over U.S. headlines, but for much different reasons than it is today. Beginning in the mid-1980s Russia and Alaska made regular news for thawing Cold War tensions.

On hospital, Assembly to issue RFP seeking offers

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jul 18, 2017

In the management of Sitka Community Hospital, the Assembly is opening the doors for additional offers. They directed staff to work with an outside entity to draft a request for proposal - or RFP.

Despite uncertainty, Sitka Hospital maps out a future

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jul 18, 2017

Sitka Community Hospital is in the early stages of a make-over. Building upon the recommendations of an outside consultant, hospital leadership is directing changes to make the hospital a standalone operation.

Troopers shoot bear after it kills, eats a dog in a Sitka neighborhood

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 17, 2017

Wildlife troopers in Sitka shot and killed a brown bear Friday afternoon (7-14-17) after it killed and partially consumed a resident’s dog.

Coast Guard, Kake SAR tow pleasure craft 50 miles to safety

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 17, 2017

A small boat crew from the John McCormick towed the Viking Queen into deeper water before transferring the tow to the cutter. The crew of the John McCormick later passed the tow to a Kake SAR crew for transit to a Kake pier.

Station Highlights

Jul 24, 2017

Raven Radio's Raffle is going on now for two tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies (excluding Cuba) with no blackout dates. Tickets are $10, available weekdays at the station, at the Sitka Farmers Markets on select Saturdays and occasionally at Sea Mart. If you live outside of Sitka please call 907-747-5877 to get your tickets. The drawing will be October 20, but don't wait, get your tickets now. All proceeds benefit Raven Radio. Thank you to Alaska Airlines for making this raffle possible.

The Morning Interview

Ryerson connects loved ones in prison through radio

Jul 26, 2017

Sitka Fellow Sylvia Ryerson talks about her up coming radio workshops where she will be teaching Sitkans how to make sonic IDs.

Arts and Science Festival gets Sitkans’ creative juices flowing

Jul 25, 2017

Sitka Arts and Science Festival starts this week! Sitka Fine Arts Camp Program Director Kenley Jackson is joined by illustrator Ellen Weinstein to talk about the festival's offerings.

Job Openings

Raven Radio is accepting applications for GM position

Jul 18, 2017

KCAW (Raven Radio_ is hiring for a General Manager. This is a full time, exempt position. Salary range is $52,290 – 65,000 D.O.E. with competitive benefits. The application period is open until filled, but initial screening of applicants will occur on September 1.