You are cordially invited to attend a holiday open house on Tuesday, December 18th from 4 to 6pm to enjoy a beverage and snacks with Raven Radio volunteers, staff and board members. That same night at 6:35pm, in an effort to expand participation in our annual meeting, we'll broadcast it live!
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A high school senior from western Alaska is suing the state. 18-year-old Nelson Kanuk is the lead plaintiff in a case about climate change. The lawsuit says Alaska’s government is not doing its part to deal with the problem.
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Angela McGraw and Stephanie Brenner are part of a group created during this year's Health Summit to focus on downtown revitalization. The goal is not just more commerce -- it's also about community wellness. With KCAW's Holly Keen.
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Mt. Edgecumbe High senior joins climate change lawsuit against the state. At 23, Kreiss-Tomkins still not Alaska's youngest legislator ever. SoundCheck preview: Is Sitka's bear problem about animal control, or social engineering?
Is Sitka’s bear problem more about animal control, or social engineering? Sitka’s Assembly seems likely to eliminate warnings, and increase fines, for residents who leave attractive garbage in their cans before pick up day. The move is no surprise for the members of the community’s Bear Task Force, which sees tighter enforcement as a necessary step – along with awareness and education – on the road to solving the problem. Hosted by KCAW's Robert Woolsey.
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Sitka's new roller derby team revealed its name tonight: Sitka Sound Slayers. One of the team's organizers, Nitrojen, said women of all skill levels are encouraged to check it out -- they'll be practicing for about a year before they start competing in bouts.
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The certification of the House District 34 race this week has put Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in the legislature, and ended the service of Bill Thomas, who was one of two Alaska Native representatives in Southeast. But the election is also a turning point for another demographic: youth. Kreiss-Tomkins is only 23-years old, and almost the youngest person ever elected to state government.
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Island Institute executive director Carolyn Servid explains how local investment is becoming one way that communities can become more resilient. There will be a forum this Saturday morning (12-8-12) at the Yaw Chapel, 9-11 AM, on the Sheldon Jackson campus.
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Sitka Mountain Rescue and CG Air Station Sitka locate overdue hunter, 85, on Tuesday. Sitka School District faces 2013 budget gap. Sen. Albert Kookesh wraps up 18-year legislative career. Ketchikan author publishes debut e-novel "Under the Raven's Wing."
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Angoon Democratic Senator Albert Kookesh ends his 18-year career at the Capitol when the Legislature is sworn in this January. But the longtime Southeast Alaska politician still has plenty on his plate.
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