Election Coverage

Candidate Statement: Benjamen Miyasato

by KCAW News | Sep 21, 2017

Benjamen Miyasato is one of seven candidates running for three open seats on the Assembly. The municipal election is Tuesday, October 3rd.

Local News

Sitka hatchery’s chum run funds improvements

by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | Sep 18, 2017

A strong chum salmon run is helping pay for upgrades to a Sitka hatchery. Returns are also good at...

Sitka approves two new contracts to ship water in bulk

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 14, 2017

Raw water may be shipped out of Sitka within the next three years. At least, that’s the promise of two bulk water contracts -- approved by the Sitka Assembly on Tuesday night.

Mine critics find more local government support

by Ed Schoenfeld, Coast Alaska | Sep 14, 2017

Sitka and Ketchikan’s borough assemblies passed resolutions in the past two weeks asking the federal government to protect Alaska fisheries from transboundary mines.

Satellite device critical to mid-Gulf rescue

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 14, 2017

The 36-foot Ruby Dawn was en route Tuesday (9-12-17) from Whittier to Juneau when it became disabled in the Gulf of Alaska, in an area where VHF radio is unreliable.

The Morning Interview

New primary care providers, reduced waits times at Mountainside

Sep 21, 2017

Sitka Community Hospital has brought two new primary care providers - Jeff Bentley and Jason Koskinen - to Mountainside Family Healthcare. Clinic Manager Patrick Williams talks about the services they'll offer and reduced wait times for patients.

Musical pairs two lovers, moving in opposite directions

Sep 20, 2017

Sitka Fine Arts Camp is debuting a local performance of Jason Robert Brown's musical "The Last Five Years" on Friday, September 22nd.

Season’s End Celebration a ‘thank you’ to Sitka

Sep 19, 2017

The 10th Annual Season's End Celebration is this Saturday, September 23. Chamber director Rachel Roy and Big Brothers/Big Sisters coordinator Kealoha Harmon discuss this year's events.

Job Openings

Raven Radio is accepting applications for Development Director

Sep 11, 2017

Development Director for KCAW (Raven Radio) The Development Director is responsible for designing and implementing a fundraising program that supports the activities of the station. This is a full time, exempt position. Salary...

Raven Radio is accepting applications for GM position

Jul 18, 2017

General Manager for KCAW (Raven Radio) This is a full time, exempt position. Click here for full job description. The application period is open until filled, but initial screening of applicants will occur on September 1.