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September 11: Sitka Remembers

Sitka firefighters Austin Ralls and Rachel Sorokin escort cadets from the Alaska Public Safety Training Academy on a march over the O'Connell Bridge, in honor of the first responders who gave their lives on September 11, 2001. In all, about 70 people participated in the event. (KCAW photo/Robert Woolsey)

Queen Tribute Show offers Sitkans an ‘escape from reality’

It's finally here! The Queen Tribute Show opens at the Sitka Performing Arts Center, 7:00 pm this Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14. Rhiannon Guevin, with the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, introduces professional tenor and musical theater artist Sam Faustine, who will perform the role of Freddie Mercury. Local artist Joe Montagna talks about the large local ensemble backing up Faustine.

Sitka’s Baciocco sets XC course record in Juneau

In cross country action over the weekend, Sitka senior Dominic Baciocco set a new 5K course record -- in Juneau. Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy shares the details about the event with KCAW's Robert Woolsey.

Candidate Statement: Kevin Knox for Sitka Assembly

Kevin Knox is one of five candidates running for a seat on the Sitka Assembly. The municipal election is Tuesday, October 1.

Candidate Statement: Benjamin Miyasato for Sitka Assembly

Benjamin Miyasato is one of five candidates running for a seat on the Sitka Assembly. The municipal election is Tuesday, October 1.

Candidate Statement: Steve Lee for Sitka Assembly

Steve Lee is one of five candidates running for a seat on the Sitka Assembly. The municipal election is Tuesday, October 1.

Electric vehicle group to host renewable energy fair

Dave Nicholls of Sitka's electric vehicle group joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer in the studio to discuss an upcoming electric vehicle and renewable energy fair this Saturday, September 14.

Oyaguez: Music as a way to know the world

Spanish pianist Alfredo Oyaguez Montero is grateful that his mother made him study piano as a child. He's joining the Sitka Summer Music Festival Fall Classics series as a guest artist. He'll be performing on a 100-year old Steinway at St. Peters-by-the-Sea at 5 p.m. Thursday, September 5.

A grant-funded makeover for two of Sitka’s favorite cabins

Andrew Thoms, director of the Sitka Conservation Society, and photographer Grace Harang discuss recent upgrades to the Fred's Creek and Allan Point recreational cabins. SCS leveraged grant funding from the National Forest Foundation to replace floors and decks, and upgrade stoves, at both cabins.