edronco, Author at KCAW

Trick-or-treat trio

Despite some truly spooky weather, crowds in costume turned out for the Chamber of Commerce's annual downtown trick-or-treating on Halloween. This trio dressed up as fairy tale characters with a twist: they're (un)dead. Can you name them?

Sitka’s new bear cub settles in

The orphaned black bear cub who recently became famous in the virtual world is settling into her new home in the real world, at Sitka's Fortress of the Bear.

Sitka shortlisted for national health prize

Sitka has been shortlisted for a national health prize, called Roadmaps to Health.

Trekking wild Alaska with toddlers in tow

Erin McKittrick and Hig Higson have taken their young family on epic adventures, from a 300-mile trek along the Chuckchi Sea to months spent on Malaspina Glacier.

Work begins on River View Trail

The National Park Service began work this week on the River View Trail in the Sitka National Historical Park.

City prepares to replace ANB harbor

ANB harbor has emptied out as the city prepares to demolish the existing structures and replace the harbor entirely.

Wet Alaska Day does nothing to dampen spirits

A rainy day didn't stop the crowds from lining Lincoln Street and climbing Castle Hill. Raven Radio was there, and put together this photo slideshow.

Water main rupture draws attention to Sitka’s backup plan

When Sitka’s primary water main was ruptured last week, the city had 12 hours of water in storage tanks. The main was repaired before those tanks ran out. But it raised the question: What if it hadn’t been fixed in time?

P.A. at 100: A community ponders its future

What's does the future hold for Port Alexander, a community of about 60 people on southern Baranof Island? Residents say they don't know. Some have fear, some have optimism. All of them, though, believe that places like "P.A.," as it's known, are worth preserving.

Maple commander removed for “poor command climate”

The commander of the Sitka-based Coast Guard cutter Maple has been temporarily removed from command after officials received reports of problems on board.