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Christmas tradition returns to Sitka with Holiday Brass Concert

Rodger Schmidt joins KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the return of Holiday Brass and what community members can expect from the concert.

Sitka Homeless Coalition partners with Rotary to fundraise for cabin community

Organizers Kathy Ingallinera Lauren Olsen, and Doug Osborne joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to discuss the fundraiser:

Sitka Cirque ends the year with Winter Showcase this weekend

Sitka Cirque will put on four shows this weekend as part of their Winter showcase. Cirque's Frannie Donohoe and Charles Hart joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss what to expect from the showcase and how people can get involved in 2022.

Whale researchers partner with drone pilot to develop virtual necropsy

UAS Professor Ellen Chenoweth and drone pilot and 3D modeler Josh Houston joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss their 4D whale necropsy project. Listen here:

The CorvidEYE: Time capsule captures piece of 2021 for future Sitkans

On Thursday (12-2-21) city officials closed the lid on a box of 2021 mementos that will be sealed away for the next 50 years.

Hames Center Manager Paige Craig announces return of open gym hours

Volleyballers, rock climbers, basketball players, rejoice-- open gym is back! Hames Center Manager Paige Craig joined the Hames Center in mid-July. Craig joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the program, which begins in December. Listen here:

Katlian Street re-opens to vehicles, remains closed to pedestrians

After a near three month closure, Katlian Street is again open to traffic. The street was first closed in early September after one of few remaining historic clan houses began to show signs of collapse.

Sitka ‘Nutcracker’ to open this Friday at Performing Arts Center

The annual Christmas production of the Nutcracker will be returning to Sitka this holiday season, with a special theme of "animal kingdom."

City officials discuss plans for boom tourism year in 2022

City Administrator John Leach and Public and Govt. Relations Director Melissa Henshaw joined KCAW's Meredith Redick to discuss how the city is preparing for next year's record-breaking tourist season. Listen here: