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Motivation high, cash low for a new marine service center in Sitka
With the impending closure of Sitka’s only boat yard, there’s motivation to build a large boat haul out at the community’s industrial park, but not enough money to do anything about it.
Committee considers vacant department head positions
The Sitka Assembly “position” subcommittee met Monday (9/16/19) and members Steven Eisenbeisz and Richard Wein considered six vacant, or soon to be vacant, jobs -- three of them department head positions.
Sitka: An unlikely player in the national food scene
A leading food systems researcher and author has identified seven unlikely cities that are changing the way Americans eat. One of them is... guess where?
Coast Guard suspends some Allen Marine tour boats
A wildlife viewing tour operator in Southeast Alaska had 7 boats in Sitka and Juneau taken out of operation on Wednesday after Coast Guard inspections.
Station Highlights
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Listen: Raph Shapiro live on ‘Trail Mix’
Austin, TX based singer/songwriter, Raph Shapiro, stopped by the Trail Mix program (hosted by Ted Howard) Friday morning to talk about guitars, his Alaskan tour dates and play a selection of songs.
The Morning Interview
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Frosh swimmers make mark at season’s first meet
Two freshman swimmers were standouts at the meet held in Sitka on September 6-7. Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy joins KCAW's Robert Woolsey to talk about Swimming, Volleyball, and Cross Country.
Modern, experimental music showcased at ‘Night of Avant-garde Piano’
NYC-based pianist Robert Fleitz joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer in the studio to discuss the upcoming performance, which will lead listeners on a journey through the world of modern and experimental music.
Self-management program for diabetes sufferers and caretakers
SEARHC health educators Heleena van Veen and Lakota Harden will teach a diabetes self-management program beginning September 21. The classes are free, and are for those with diabetes, or their caretakers. 9:30 am - noon Saturdays, for six weeks.
Queen Tribute Show offers Sitkans an ‘escape from reality’
It's finally here! The Queen Tribute Show opens at the Sitka Performing Arts Center, 7:00 pm this Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14. Rhiannon Guevin, with the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, introduces professional tenor and musical theater artist Sam Faustine, who will perform the role of Freddie Mercury. Local artist Joe Montagna talks about the large local ensemble backing up Faustine.
Southeast News
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Petersburg street striping could make it back in borough budget
State crews painted lines on Haugen Drive in 2017. (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK) One of the casualties of...
Ketchikan mayor, council concerned over Ward Cove project
Ketchikan city officials say they have serious concerns over a proposed private cruise ship...
KPU wants to build an $11.5 million undersea fiber cable — without raising rates
Listen to this story Ketchikan Public Utilities is asking voters to approve an $11.5 million bond...
Alaska News
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Scientists suspect retreating sea ice is changing the color of Alaska’s tundra
Much of the North Slope of Alaska is characterized by low, sweeping tundra hills, and a complete...
DEA uncovers a flood of painkillers reaching rural Alaska by mail
Bags of Tramadol seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration and partner agencies in Anchorage...
As construction winds down at Anchorage airport, residents can expect quieter skies
The south terminal of the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage (photo courtesy of Ted...
NPR
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Twitter Removes Thousands Of Accounts For Manipulating Their Platform
Many accounts Twitter has suspended or removed have been added to a growing archive of tweets...
‘Storm Area 51’ Fails To Materialize
Despite the proposed raid drawing the attention of millions, no aliens were freed today.
Trump Sends Troops To Middle East After Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities
The Pentagon provided few details on the deployment. The announcement appears to indicate that the...
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