The end of summer is nearing, and for Sitka Cirque, that means its time for their annual summer showcase. Gina Newkirk joined KCAW's Peter Apathy in the studio to discuss the upcoming performances on August 13. Listen here:
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Director of Sporting Advocacy for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Arron Kindle, and climate organizer with the Southeast Conservation Council (SEACC) , Matt Jackson join KCAW's Meredith Redick in discussion about the impact of climate change on local hunting and fishing.
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Each year, swimmers from Sitka and around the world compete in the northernmost open ocean race in the United States, and possibly the world. Change Your Latitude - 57° North Open Water Challenge kicks off this weekend.
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Filing to run for municipal office is open through Friday at 5 p.m. Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson joined KCAW's Meredith Redick to talk all things municipal election- how to file to run for public office, how to register to vote, and what's on the ballot this year. Listen to their conversation here:
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Felony charges have been brought against a driver who allegedly stabbed another man in a "road rage" incident July 17 in Sitka. The assailant will likely make a claim of self-defense.
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Current Sitka Superior Court Judge Jude Pate, and former Sitkan (and Anchorage Superior Court Judge) Dani Crosby are both in the running to join Alaska's Supreme Court.
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The Sitka Homeless Coalition will host its first ever sleepout next week. “Sleepouts” are a common strategy used across the country to raise funds and awareness around homelessness. Organizers Johnny Elliot and Doug Osborne joined KCAW's morning interview to discuss the upcoming event.
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The Alaska Sea Grant is looking to the public to guide research into rebuilding and managing stocks of abalone in Southeast Alaska.
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KCAW technicians are currently installing a wind- and solar-powered battery bank that will boost the strength of KCAW's signal in Port Alexander from 10 watts up to 250 watts -- while drastically reducing dependence on the town's diesel power plant.
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Director Zeke Blackwell and performers in the upcoming Sitka Fine Arts Camp production of Mamma Mia joined KCAW’s Brooke Schafer to discuss this weekend’s showings of the musical. Listen to their conversation here:...
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