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Alaska cruising first-timer gets timely help from Air Station Sitka
Early in the morning of Friday, June 15, a crew from Air Station Sitka responded a call from the Star Legend and hoisted a 71-year old woman suffering stroke symptoms. She was medevaced to Sitka for treatment. The cruise ship Star Legend added Southeast Alaska to its itinerary for the first time this year.
Sitka restaurant culture hits the road in food trucks
Cruise ship visitors are on the rise in Sitka, and with that,this season’s bumper crop of food trucks. But they’re more than just a foodie trend -- food trucks and carts have a long history in urban areas.
Sitka’s utility rates on the rise, but electric rates stay put
The Sitka Assembly has approved several rate increases on first reading. Wastewater, solid waste and moorage are slated to go up 6% and water delivery by 22% increase. Electric rates are not changing this year.
Where classical and Cash meet: Bailey’s cello topples walls
What do Zuill Bailey and Johnny Cash have in common? The artistic director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival and the country music legend are both Grammy winners -- but there’s something else, and you’ll want to be prepared the next time you play music trivia.
How the rules of selling city land in Sitka may change
Right now, city land sales over $500,00 require a public vote. The Sitka Assembly wants to raise that ceiling to $5 million to motivate economic development and bring the city into compliance with the state constitution.
The Morning Interview
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Kelp forests, sea stars, and rescue missions
Anthony Walloch and German Dionne are both students at University of Alaska Southeast's dive semester. They tell unsettling stories of danger during dives, identify their favorite underwater animals, and discuss their three types of dives--recreational, research, and rescue.
Kids documenting our communities
Ellen Frankenstein, artist in residence and documentary filmmaker joins Kristine Hole, 4th grade teacher at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School, to talk about their recent collaboration teaching students documentary skills. The theme of the collaborative teaching effort was: how do people contribute to their communities?
Painting bright red salmon
Willow Moore, Aurora Lang, and Jessica Menges,talk about what people can expect at the interactive paint and sip event that's kicking off the Sitka Seafood Festival.
From Mallorca to Sitka
Pianist Alfredo Oyaguez joins Kayla Boettcher, executive director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival. Oyaguez details a childhood entrance into piano playing. He also discusses the pieces he'll be playing Friday, June 15th.
Job Openings
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KCAW accepting applications for GM position
Applications for KCAW's full time general manager being sought now, with initial screening May 27th. Click here to learn more. This is a full time, executive position at the station, reporting to a community-elected Board of Directors and supervising a staff of six and 100+ active volunteers.
Southeast News
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Assembly approves airport renovation contract
Ketchikan International Airport on Gravina Island. (KRBD file photo) The Ketchikan Gateway Borough...
Advisory lifted for one Ketchikan beach, remains for others
The Department of Environmental Conservation lifted the advisory for Knudson Cove in Ketchikan...
Petersburg assembly advances senior sales tax change, OKs harbor rate hike
Harbor rates are going up in Petersburg next month and voters are one step closer to deciding on...
Alaska News
LatestAccused in 2016 murders, Palmer man faces possible death sentence
Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for a Palmer man accused in a drug-related double homicide in 2016. Listen now The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Anchorage says it’s only the third time in the past 25 to 30 years that...
Alaska senators veer apart on family separations
Photo of U.S. Capitol by Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media The separation of families detained at the...
Campbell Creek Science Center offers reward for information on stolen mammoth tusk
Someone stole a 10,000-year-old mammoth bone from the Campbell Creek Science Center in March....
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LatestCivil War Battlefield ‘Limb Pit’ Reveals Work Of Combat Surgeons
Scientists have been analyzing bones first uncovered by a utility crew digging at the Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia. The remains provide insights into surgery during the Civil War.
Dow Jones Drops GE, A Member Of The Original Industrial Average In 1896
As recently as 2005, according to Reuters, General Electric was the most valuable publicly traded company in the United States. It will be replaced by the parent company of Walgreens pharmacies.
China Tells Farmers To Grow More Soybeans Amid Trade Fight With U.S.
After hitting U.S. soybeans with retaliatory tariffs, China is seeking alternatives to supply its important crop.
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