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Tune in to KCAW’s upcoming candidate forums

Mark your calendars, then tune in for three live election forums this September, leading up to the municipal election on October 6.

Kake’s mayor announces four new coronavirus cases

The town’s mayor, Lloyd Davis, announced via Facebook that all four patients received testing on Saturday, Aug. 15. The Kupreanof Island community of around 500 people reported its first case on Aug. 10. Eight people in Kake have now tested positive for the virus. Four of those cases are active.

Redoubt sockeye return on a late-season roll

Despite a slow start, the Redoubt Lake sockeye fishery is on its way toward another good season. US Forest Service biologist Chris Leeseberg, who manages the program, says he expects over 40,000 fish to pass through the weir before the end of August.

Producers of ‘Sitka TV Show’ filming trailer this week

Erin McKinstry gets an update from producers Helena Sardinha and Rafael Thomaseto on the Sitka TV Show. They're in town this week filming videos for the Chamber and collecting footage for a show trailer. The show's writer visited Sitka recently as well.

Writing ‘Raven’s Witness’: What to leave out?

Biographer Hank Lentfer says the greatest challenge in writing "Raven's Witness: The Alaska Life of Richard K. Nelson" was: What to leave out? Lentfer discusses his relationship with his friend and mentor, with KCAW's Robert Woolsey.

Sitka’s coronavirus count moves to 51

Three new cases announced on Tuesday (8-18-20) move Sitka's total to 51. It also puts Sitka on the threshold for closing school buildings, according to the district's "Smart Start" plan.

Watch live coverage of the Democratic National Convention

Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Monday's speakers include Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former first lady Michelle Obama.

Primary Election Day: Tuesday, August 18

Tuesday, August 18, is Alaska’s statewide Primary Election. This is the day when voters narrow down the candidates for state and national elections this November. Challengers are vying for the US Senate, House of Representatives, as well as the legislative seats representing Sitka and surrounding communities.

Smart (and safe) start planned for Baranof Elementary School

Baranof Elementary School principal Jill LeCrone and REACH Homeschool coordinator Connie McCarty discuss the start of school for elementary students, as well as options for families who prefer to keep their children at home.

What will Sitka’s schools look like this fall?

John Holst is the interim superintendent of Sitka Schools- Holst joined KCAW's Peter Apathy in the studio to discuss the district's "Smart Start" plans for reopening schools on August 27.