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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.

Commentary: Mayor’s outburst a dog whistle for systemic racism in Sitka

On July 14th, I gave public testimony on two concerns: mandating mask wearing as a preventative measure and the removal of the Baranov statue. What I was not prepared for was the blatant disrespect and racist rant from Mayor Gary Paxton.

Special Coast Guard teams patrol nearby waters

Have you noticed new boats in Sitka's harbors? That's because the Coast Guard has some crews up from the lower-48. Capt. Stephen White is the sector commander for the United States Coast Guard in Juneau. He joins KCAW's Katherine Rose to discuss _______________.

With filing period closed, 13 Sitkans are running for public office

It’s shaping up to be a competitive year for candidates running for local office. The filing period to run for seats on the Sitka Assembly and school board closed on Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. (8-7-20).

Has contact tracing changed? A Q&A with Sitka’s public health nurse

Public Health Nurse Denise Ewing answered KCAW's questions about changes to contact tracing in this recent Q&A

Sitka’s 2020 Int’l Cello Seminar shares ideas, music from around the world

Although the in-person experience has been cancelled this summer, cello students are still having one-on-one interaction with some of the best classical teachers and performers in the country.

Calvin’s ‘Fisherman 28’ rekindles the wonder in Alaska’s early fishing industry

Sitka writer Jack Calvin's "Fisherman 28" and "Square Rigged" are both out in new editions. Sitka Sound Science Center director Lisa Busch describes how these two amazing stories were were written, and how they've been revived for modern audiences.

Two young Sitkans test positive for COVID-19

Two young Sitkans have tested positive for the coronavirus.

CARES Act dollars help Southeast Alaska Tribes tackle affordable housing issues

As part of the CARES Act, congress appropriated $100 million earlier this year to help tribes cope with housing and sanitation issues during the coronavirus pandemic. The funding is helping some Southeast Alaska communities combat existing issues that the pandemic has only made worse.

Upcoming Sitka Kitch fundraiser features takeout, trivia

As local nonprofits redirect fundraising efforts in the time of COVID-19, Sitka Kitch has found a way to feed the body and the mind-- vegetarian Indian food and virtual trivia!