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Boat deemed ‘total loss’ in fire at Birdsnest Bay

Sitka firefighters spent over two hours putting out a boat fire in Birdsnest Bay on Friday (8-8-25). While the boat was a total loss, no one was injured in the blaze.

Vet clinic’s Jonathan Wolf files to run for Sitka Assembly

The filing period to run for local office wrapped up on Friday (8-8-25). Two more candidates threw their hats in the ring for a chance at a seat on the Sitka Assembly shortly before the city’s 5 p.m. deadline. One of those candidates is Jonathan Wolf, who owns the Sitka Veterinary Hospital with his wife.

Free teen and adult dance classes at Sitka Studio of Dance

Melinda McAdams and Jo DeBell believe from Sitka Studio of Dance join KCAW to talk about the free teen and adult dance classes next week.

Skipper Science app encourages collaboration between fishermen and researchers

Heather Bauscher and Kelly Drummond from The Skipper Science Partnership joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss their app that enables fishermen to conveniently report their observations out on the water.

Sitka Police respond to two-car collision Wednesday night

The Sitka Police Department responded to a two-car collision on Sawmill Creek Road Wednesday night (8-6-25).

Death reported aboard cruise ship bound for Sitka

A 61 year-old woman died aboard a cruise ship on Monday when the ship was en route to Sitka.

Local business owner Tracie Castle files for seat on Sitka Assembly

A fourth candidate has joined the race for a seat on the Sitka Assembly. Downtown business owner Tracie Castle filed with the city on Tuesday.

Incumbent Paul Rioux first to file for open school board seat

A sitting school board member filed to run for reelection last week. Paul Rioux first served on the Sitka School Board from 2019 to 2022, and he’s about to wrap up a one-year term on the board.

Katie Riley joins race for seat on Sitka Assembly

Another Sitka local is throwing her hat in the ring for a seat on the Sitka Assembly.

Edie Hockspeier brings organ hymns to Sitka

Starting tomorrow (08-05-25), the Sitka Lutheran Church will begin offering mini-concerts of organ hymns for community members to drop-in and listen or sing along.