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January 24, 2023: What’s on the agenda at the Sitka Assembly meeting?

by KCAW News | Jan 23, 2023

Sitka needs bear-resistant trash cans: That’s the recommendation of a group of Sitkans tasked with tackling the community’s bear problem.

We’ll be Bach: Sitka’s community orchestra returns after three-year hiatus

by Meredith Redick | Jan 23, 2023

Sitka’s community orchestra is back in action after a nearly-three year break during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sitka Superior Court Judge Jude Pate appointed to Alaska Supreme Court

by Katherine Rose | Jan 20, 2023

Sitka Superior Court Judge Jude Pate has been appointed to the Alaska Supreme Court. Governor Mike Dunleavy announced Pate’s appointment on Friday afternoon (1-20-23).

Flipping Out: Sitkan to coach Alaska’s gymnastics team at Arctic Winter Games

by Katherine Rose | Jan 20, 2023

Later this month, over 2,100 athletes, coaches and staff will gather for the Arctic Winter Games. The international sports competition for northern athletes happens every other year, with Alaskans representing the United States. As KCAW’s Katherine Rose reports, a Sitkan will coach this year’s gymnastics team.

Industrial Park board discusses design specs for new haulout facility

by Katherine Rose | Jan 18, 2023

Are we gonna need a bigger pier? That was one question presented to the Gary Paxton Industrial Park board of directors last week (1-12-23), as it discussed how to get Sitka’s highly anticipated marine haulout project off the ground.

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The Morning Interview

After bringing her ancestor home, Lauren Peters shares journey

Jan 27, 2023

On Saturday night (1-28-23) at 6 p.m., the public is invited to attend a presentation from Lauren Peters at the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi. Peters will share her years-long journey of bringing home her great aunt Sophia Tetoff's remains from Carlisle Indian School to St. Paul Island.

Grab the glitter! Ramshackle Cabaret returns to Sitka stage with ‘Sploosh!’

Jan 26, 2023

The Ramshackle Cabaret returns to the Sitka stage this February with "Sploosh!" The fun, adult-themed show is a fundraiser for sexual health and reproductive wellness. 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, February 17&18, 21-and-over only.

AMSEA buoys boater confidence with upcoming safety trainings

Jan 25, 2023

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association has several trainings scheduled over the next few months on marine survival for commercial fishermen and other boaters.