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Retrospective: The Great Alaska Quake turns 55

55 years ago, on March 27, 1964, a magnitude 9.2 earthquake struck Southcentral Alaska. In 2014, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Great Alaska Quake, KCAW’s Emily Forman prepared a five-part retrospective of the event, featuring residents who experienced it first hand -- both in Anchorage and in Southeast.

Sitka man arrested on federal weapons charges, loses trailer to fire

44-year old Jeremy Beebe was arrested by Sitka police on March 5, and handed over to federal authorities, on charges that he illegally possessed weapons as a felon. Beebe made news in 2016 when he attempted to elude capture by digging a tunnel system under his home in the Vitskari Trailer Court. That structure burned to the ground Monday night (3-25-19).

Lady Braves honor ‘Papa’ with spirited play at state

Daily Sentinel Sports editor Klas Stolpe discusses the 3A/4A State Basketball Tournament in Anchorage. Neither the Sitka Wolves or the MEHS Lady Braves took titles, but the latter team showed tremendous spirit honoring one of their best fans, the late Lowell Severan Petersen.

Sitka Community Theater clocks in to put on ‘9 to 5: The Musical’

Jump out of bed and stumble in the kitchen, pour yourself a cup of ambition and listen to KCAW's Monday Morning Interview. Cast members of Sitka Community Theater's upcoming musical "9 to 5" joined us in the studio to discuss the show,

A passionate opponent of closing the doors on Alaska’s history

The Sheldon Jackson Museum should remain in Alaska, and forever have its doors open as an educational institution held in the public trust, as a caretaker of Alaska’s history. I strongly oppose Gov. Dunleavy’s plans to sell it, or even close it.

Sitka’s Cycling Club eats, rides, eats some more!

The Sitka Cycling Club's first group ride is scheduled to depart from The Beak at noon on Saturday, March 23. Club organizers Doug, Emma, and Holly discuss the Bicycle Benefits program with Beak owner Renee Trafton, who is the first of many participating businesses in Sitka offering deep discounts for riders who've purchased a $5 helmet sticker.

Sharing 4-H stories on the menu for a multi-generational alumni potluck

Sitka Conservation Society director Andrew Thoms and 4-H coordinator Claire Sanchez (and guest, Emma) share plans for a 4-H Alumni Potluck, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in Harrigan Centennial Hall. The potluck is a multi-generational event for anyone who's ever been in 4-H.

Three-day warm spell sets new temperature records for Alaska

Southeast Alaska’s three-day heat wave appears to have run its course, but not before setting new all-time records for the month.

UAF researcher to bust myths, educate on mercury consumption and fish diets

Maggie Castellini is a visiting researcher from University of Alaska Fairbanks. She spoke to KCAW's Erin Fulton on today's Morning Interview about her latest research project that looks into mercury consumption in Alaskan diets dependent on fish and game.

Listen: Board braces for an unprecedented political battle over schools

Sitka School Board members Eric VanCise and Elias Erickson joined district superindendent Mary Wegner and business manager Cassee Olin to discuss the possibilities for school funding next year -- which could be cut anywhere from 0 to 25-percent, depending on the aftermath of the political storm now brewing in the state capitol.