Emily Kwong, KCAW, Author at KCAW

Herring fishery remains closed, more test sets tomorrow

Herring seiners are tied up in Sitka’s harbors for another day. The sac roe fishery remains closed, while managers continue the search for marketable volumes of herring.

Assembly postpones decision on electric rate increases

The Sitka Assembly is trying to raise revenue to balance the city’s books. Last meeting, they raised the sales tax cap. And last night, they focused on raising electric rates. But with uncertainty over how those rates would be adjusted in the future, they decided to postpone their vote.

Sitkans speak in defense of Dr. Wein, against merger with SEARHC

Sitkans unhappy about the departure of Dr. Richard Wein from Sitka Community Hospital took their concerns to the Assembly Tuesday night (02-28-17).

February 28, 2017: What’s happening at tonight’s Assembly meeting?

Sitka will likely see a hike in electric rates, but the Assembly is considering an ordinance that would limit the rate hike - by 15% - to the summer months. Tune Raven Radio tonight (02-28-17) to listen to the Assembly meeting.

All-Stars: Sitka High sweeps state DDF tournament

Sitka High students walked away major winners after this weekend’s Drama, Debate, and Forensics...

Mission Discovery at Blatchley Middle School

Blatchley Middle School hosted "Discover Your Potential" this week, a biennial event where students take a break from regular classes for four days to learn something new from community volunteers.

Eight candidates chosen for Sitka’s city administrator

The Sitka Assembly chose eight candidates for city administrator. Two are current city employees and while half live out of state, nearly all have ties to Alaska. All are men.

Sitka author’s ‘Alaskan Laundry’ wins statewide award

Sitka author Brendan Jones has won a statewide award for his book “The Alaskan...

A love with roots in radio

You’ve heard of love at first sight. But what about love at first listen? This is a story about one woman who found exactly that with the flip of a the dial.

Reporter’s Notebook: Sunny in Kake

Six students from Kake developed radio essays this winter for Raven Radio. We asked them, "What are you an expert in?" and they wrote with an ear for radio. Topics ranged from moose hunting to video gaming, addiction and being a part of a big family.