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Sitka Legacy Foundation distributes $16K to local nonprofits

The Sitka Legacy Foundation on Wednesday (10-23-19) distributed just over $16,000 in grants to local nonprofits, during the regular luncheon meeting of the Sitka Chamber of Commerce. 13 organizations in all received funding, averaging around $1,000 per organization. The foundation this year received requests from 18 nonprofits totaling over $33,000.

October 22, 2019: What’s on the agenda at tonight’s assembly meeting

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight, the group may finally approve the employment agreement for a new city administrator.

‘Family Cafe’ to help Sitkans determine early childhood program priorities

Mandy Evans, Kari Sagel and Lisa Hodges joined KCAW's Meredith Redick in the studio to discuss the "Early Childhood Family Cafe," happening Thursday, October 24 at Harrigan Centennial Hall from 4:30-6:30 pm.

With Reconciliation Day, Sitkans call for a reexamining of Alaska Day traditions

Peter Williams and Matthew Jackson joined KCAW's Meredith Redick in the studio to discuss Reconciliation Day, a revisiting and reexamining of the October 18 Alaska Day holiday celebrated in Sitka and throughout the state. Listen to the full interview here:

Sitka WhaleFest to focus on changing ocean conditions

The Tootsie Rolls and Skittles will have only just stopped raining down on Lincoln Street from Alaska Day, when Sitkans step into their second major festival of the fall: WhaleFest. The four-day symposium begins on October 31.

9th Army Band to play free concert at PAC, Wednesday

The 9th Army Band is in Sitka, performing all week for the Alaska Day Festivities. First Sgt. Leon Butler and Sgt Ashia Hunter joined KCAW's Meredith Redick in the studio to discuss the band's upcoming events.

Carnival to raise funds for student ‘makerspace’ at Baranof Elementary

The 2nd Annual Baranof Elementary School Fall Carnival will feature all of the classic carnival staples-- dunk tanks, cake walks, face painting, bouncy castles and baby goats.

Indigenous People’s Day events focus on ‘decolonization’

Lakota Harden, with SEARHC Health Promotion, and UAS Sitka’s Michael Mausbach discuss...

Alaska’s over-the-air messages give public radio a personal touch

While not strictly legal, "Muskeg Messages," "Caribou Clatter," and like forms of personal messaging have been commonplace on Alaska's public radio stations for decades. A handshake agreement by a key US Senator made this unique form of communication possible.