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Sitka Legacy Fund opens annual application period

The annual application cycle is now open for the Sitka Legacy Foundation. The organization hopes to give $25,000 in grants to local nonprofits and government organizations this year.

Hulk smash! Jennifer Younger on art, fashion and superheroes

Local artist Jennifer Younger-Rudas joins KCAW's Peter Apathy to discuss what's new with her work, including a recent collaboration with designer Ursala Hudson at the Santa Fe Indian Market, and having her work featured on the new Marvel/ Disney show SheHulk.

SAIL hosts wildlife cruise fundraiser this weekend

Southeast Alaska Independent Living is hosting an Allen Marine cruise fundraiser coming up on August 27th. SAIL director Joel Hanson joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to share details.

Oh buoy! Brave Heart to host annual art auction, featuring 21 painted buoys

Brave Heart Volunteers is holding their annual buoy and art auction August 23-30.

Disaster relief network, Team Rubicon hopes to start branch in Sitka

Steve White and Larysa Murray of Team Rubicon join KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss the organization and their hopes for Southeast Alaska.

AFS welcomes three new exchange students to Sitka with community potluck this weekend

Three new exchange students through the AFS program arrived in Sitka last week and will be spending the next year as part of the community

Sitka reports seventh COVID death

Sitka recorded its seventh death of the coronavirus pandemic this week, though the report is several months delayed.

Researchers investigate tourism’s impact on Sitka

Priya Gandhi and Samantha Matthews are with the Rand-Pardee School of Public Policy. They're launching a survey on cruise tourism in Sitka, as part of their social science research. They joined KCAW's Meredith Redick to share details of how Sitkans can participate.

Sitka Cirque to host summer showcase this week

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:

Sporting roundtable seeks to understand changing climate through personal experience

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.