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KCAW COVID-19 News Archive

An archive of reporting from KCAW News and our partners on the COVID-19 pandemic.

As predators gather, aerial survey spots first herring schools in Sitka Sound

The first herring of the spring are beginning to arrive in Sitka Sound. Aerial surveys conducted by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game on Thursday (3-19-20) located a small school of herring near Olga Point. Herring predators, however, are already in place in force.

Online US Census count opens today!

Thursday, March 12, is the first day residents can respond to the US Census online. Sarah Peterson, Kari Sagel, and Margot O'Connell talk about what Sitkans can expect, and why it's a valuable tool for Southeast residents. The survey takes about 10 minutes, has only 10 questions, and asks for fewer details than the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend application.

March 10, 2020: What’s happening at tonight’s assembly meeting?

Climate change and tiny houses are on the agenda again when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (3-10-20).

Sitka’s ‘Battle of the Bridge’ sets stage for Region V basketball showdown

Daily Sitka Sentinel sports editor Garland Kennedy reviews the final Battle of the Bridge matchups last weekend, before Sitka and Edgecumbe head to Juneau for the Region V Basketball Tournament. He also talks beach logging, and Iditarod! With KCAW's Robert Woolsey.

Baranof Elementary offers ‘Sneak Peek’ to future kindergarteners on March 27

Kari Sagel, with the Sitka School District, talks about the "Sneak Peek" of Baranof Elementary School for future kindergarteners, 2-3 P.M. Friday, March 27. Sagel also recaps last weekend's Filipino celebration at Keet Gooshi Heen. March 27 is also the day online registration opens for the Sitka School District. Other topics: The School Climate and Connectedness Survey, Childcare Cafes.

Sitka woman indicted for manslaughter, 2nd degree murder in vehicle death

The Sitka Grand Jury last month indicted a woman for second-degree murder and manslaughter, following an alleged drunk-driving accident that left one man dead last November. The Grand Jury also indicted three other Sitkans on lesser felonies.

Live: ‘Super Tuesday’ Special Coverage

Fourteen states hold primary elections Tuesday, March 3, with about one-third of Democratic Party delegates at stake. Follow NPR's Liveblog here.

Huzzah! The very model of a major musical captures the Sitka stage with ‘Pirates of Penzance’

Young Performers Theater director Zeke Blackwell is joined by actors Morgan and Elliot to discuss this weekend's "Pirates of Penzance." The classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta will be staged this Friday (7 p.m.), Saturday (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.), and Sunday (2 p.m.) at the Odess Theater on the historic Sheldon Jackson campus. 46 students ranging in age from 7 to 18 comprise the two casts for the show, along with 8 students running tech.

Elks hosts third annual wine tasting

Susan Suarez joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the third annual Sitka Elks Lodge wine tasting event, with food, wine, and live entertainment by Emily Vicker. Listen here: