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Human remains found beneath Cable House

The remains were found in between two slabs of bedrock, and are believed to be very old. KCAW General Manager Ken Fate says when the discovery was made, work was stopped immediately.

As power needs grow, Sitka looks to recoup diesel money

When the diesel generator kicks in, so do the costs. In order to recover some of that money, the city imposes a surcharge on utility customers. But how that happens is about to change.

High winds, waves mean wild ride in Sitka harbors

With winds peaking in excess of 60 mph, boat owners scrambled to save their vessels as floats rocked, lines snapped and fenders popped.

Lake levels renew call for conservation

On Nov. 9, Green Lake was 19 feet below full – no change from the week before – and Blue Lake was 13 feet below full. That’s a drop of one foot from the week prior. The city anticipates it will need $1.6 million in diesel fuel to keep up with demand for electricity.

Tribe chairman confirms ethics complaint

Sitka Tribe of Alaska Council Chairman Woody Widmark has confirmed to KCAW that a tribal citizen filed an ethics complaint against council member Stephanie Edenshaw.

As storm lashes west, Edgecumbe students call home

Many students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School have spent the last 24 hours trying to reach family and friends, as a storm lashes their hometowns along the western coast of Alaska.

Unofficial results released in Tribal Council election

Unofficial returns show Wade Martin, Ben Miyasato, Dale Williams and Archie Nielsen winning election to the STA Tribal Council.

We’ve struck gold(ies)!

Raven Radio's news department won three Goldie Awards from the Alaska Broadcasters Association.

Smaller timber sales might help smaller communities

The era of large-scale logging might be gone from northern Southeast Alaska, but across the region, people are turning to smaller timber sales to earn a living. Officials hope the model can support local economies in the region. And for one family in Tenakee Springs, the effort has paid off.