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Sitka’s COVID dashboard underwent a makeover recently. Now Sitkans have less information than they used to about how the coronavirus is playing out in the community. KCAW’s Katherine Rose spoke with local and state officials to try to understand the changes, and discrepancies in the numbers.

A remarkable parasite has come to Alaska. And now it must die.

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 18, 2021

An invasive isopod is on the move in Alaska, having been found now in both Ketchikan and Sitka. But the organism affects only one creature: the blue mud shrimp. Nevertheless, it's still bad news, and scientists want to stop it.

Amid the pandemic, a sweet success for a salty business

by Tash Kimmell | Sep 17, 2021

With restaurants closed and cruise ship travel on hold, the future of Alaska Pure Sea Salt seemed murky. While local support kept the Michener's business afloat last season, it’s a more unlikely clientele boosting sales this summer

Seacoast Trust endowment created for Indigenous-led initiatives

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Sep 17, 2021

Salaska and The Nature Conservancy have set aside a combine $17 million in seed money. The Seacoast Trust will help fund projects already underway by the Sustainable Southeast Partnership, a decade-old effort to bring Indigenous-led conservation efforts in communities.

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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

Sitka Health Summit sets two new goals for year

Sep 24, 2021

Doug Osborne and Johnny Elliot joined KCAW's Meredith Redick to announce the new summit goals- this year the Sitka Health Summit chose creating a sustainable after schools program and end homelessness in Sitka.

Sentinel Sports: The autumn trifecta of Volleyball, XC, and Swimming

Sep 22, 2021

Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy joins KCAW's Robert Woolsey to bring us up to speed on the Sitka/Mt. Edgecumbe Volleyball rivalry, last weekend's Cross Country meet, and Swimming in Petersburg.

Sitka’s third annual Recovery Walk to take place this weekend

Sep 21, 2021

Loyd Platson, with Sitka Counseling, and Hillary Nutting, with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, join host, Brooke Schafer to discuss the details of this Saturday's Recovery Walk.

Sitkans to participate in ‘World Car Free Day’

Sep 20, 2021

Wednesday, September 22nd is World Car Free Day. People from all over the globe will be commemorating the annual event by commuting without a motorized vehicle.