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Crews refloat boat that capsized near Crescent Harbor on Saturday

by Katherine Rose | Mar 20, 2023

A fishing vessel that overturned just outside of a Sitka harbor this weekend was refloated early Monday morning (3-20-23).

Two teenagers arrested for armed robbery in Sitka late Saturday

by Katherine Rose | Mar 20, 2023

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery in downtown Sitka early late Saturday night.

ADF&G continues second week of aerial surveys ahead of herring fishery

by Katherine Rose | Mar 18, 2023

The Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery isn’t kicking off just yet. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has been conducting aerial surveys of fish over the last week in preparation for the fishery, but so far they haven’t spotted any spawn or mature roe.

Brooke Mulligan, 21, to serve four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide in death of Terry Carlson, Jr

by KCAW News | Mar 16, 2023

21-year old Brooke Mulligan will serve four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide, in the death of Terry Carlson, Jr. two years ago. Mulligan crossed the centerline in her Jeep and struck Carlson head-on while he was on a bicycle in March of 2021. She fled the scene without stopping, and when confronted by police, denied involvement in the incident.

New task force to plan for future of tourism in Sitka

by Katherine Rose | Mar 15, 2023

A new task force will now tackle tourism in Sitka. The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday/last night (3-14-23), approved the creation of a new “tourism task force” meant to investigate and plan for the city’s approach as it prepares for increased cruise traffic in 2023 and beyond.

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Commentary: HB 105 puts Alaska’s LGBTQ+ youth at risk. We must fight it at every step

by Margot O'Connell and Michael Mausbach | Mar 27, 2023

Governor Dunleavy recently announced House Bill 105, which, on the surface, is intended to expand parental rights in education. But what it actually does is strip schools of their ability to educate, affirm, and protect trans and gender non-conforming youth who cannot safely share their identity with their families.

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The Morning Interview

‘Herring Film Night’ and potluck set at UAS this Thursday

Mar 28, 2023

UAS Sitka's PIED program (Perspectives on Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity) invites everyone to the world premiere of "Sitka Herring: A Tale of Two Harvests," 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Room 229 at UAS.

Communities can now request seafood donations through new online form

Mar 27, 2023

The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) and Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust (ASFT) are inviting community and tribal leaders, organizations, fishermen, and others to share via a new Seafood Donation Network Inquiry online form, whether they are struggling with access to local seafood or have seafood that they would be willing to contribute to families in need.

Food Web Cruise promises a morning of discovery, plus a reveal of the next Sitka WhaleFest theme

Mar 24, 2023

On Saturday, March 25, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. the Sitka Sound Science Center will host its annual Food Web Cruise. During this morning of learning and discovery, naturalists will share their knowledge of our rich and interconnected ecosystem while guests enjoy a light breakfast. Tiffany Pearson and Matt Goff joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the event:

Tenakee Springs program aims to train drug prevention specialists

Mar 23, 2023

Tuck Harry is the executive director of the Alaska Academy for Drug Abuse Prevention- which trains young people in how to become drug abuse prevention specialists. He joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the opioid and fentanyl crisis in the state, and one particularly dangerous drug that goes by the street name ISO or tranq. Listen to their conversation here: