Over the years Sitkans have begun to explore new meaning for Alaska Day, as the bands, military and civilian marching units, and community-wide festivities have made room for a more thoughtful understanding of the significance of the Alaska Transfer.
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Sitka Whalefest committee members Lauren Wild and Madison Kosma joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss their work, the science symposium, and the 2022 theme for Whalefest: “How It’s Made: Courting, Babies & Growth.”
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Organizers behind the Sitka Health Summit's childcare goal are hosting a kickoff event this weekend. Kari Sagel and Annette Evans joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss the childcare fair, happening this Saturday, October 22 at Blatchley Middle School.
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The Sitka boys Cross Country team had four finishers in the top ten in last weekend's (10-8-22) state meet in Anchorage, and claimed a second place title in Division II. The Sitka girls had the numbers one and two finishers, which helped carry them to fourth-place. Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy runs through the highlights with KCAW's Robert Woolsey.
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Alaska Wildlife Troopers have concluded their investigation into the shooting death of a brown bear by a 16-year old in a Sitka neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
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Dr. Scotty Gabara used to be afraid of the water, until he learned to SCUBA dive. Now it's his career. He'll share his research with Sitkans in several programs throughout the months of October-November.
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A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka recovered the body of a missing hunter on Tuesday morning (10-11-22).
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Education director Janet Clarke joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer in the studio to discuss the educational opportunities at WhaleFest this fall.
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The high vote earner in this year’s assembly election is a political newcomer. Fisherman Chris Ystad has served as a Gary Paxton Industrial Park board member, but this will be his first time at the assembly table. KCAW’s Katherine Rose spoke to Ystad the morning after election day, when the first round of votes had been tallied.
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Greater Sitka Arts Council Bobbi Jordan and Tiffany Pearson, who is producing the 2023 show, joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer in the studio to discuss the 2023 Wearable Arts Show
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