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Dive into marine science at Sitka WhaleFest, Nov. 1-4

The 2018 Sitka WhaleFest theme is Curious Creatures, a deep dive into bizarre beings, fantastic fables and the strange new world beneath the waves.

Sitka Counseling to collect unwanted prescription drugs October 27

71,568. That's how many Americans are estimated to have died of drug overdoses in 2017 according to the Centers for Disease Control. That year, 108 Alaskans died from opioid overdoses. But opioid abuse can be prevented by properly disposing of unused prescription medications.

Baranof Elementary seeks funds to repair broken aquarium

The Baranof Elementary School's fish tank has a long history dating back to the mid 90s. Since then, a variety of fish, sea cucumbers, sea anemones and even an octopus have been displayed there in partnership with the Sitka Sound Science Center.

Sitka man charged with taking a shot at trooper recruits

A Sitka man is facing felony charges for allegedly firing on a group of state trooper recruits as they were on an early-morning run. 54-year old Vicente G. Carlos was indicted on seven felony counts by a Sitka grand jury on Friday, October 19. He was apprehended by Sitka police after a high-speed chase -- with a rifle barrel pointed out of his truck window.

Quash your FAFSA fears at UAS Sitka Campus

the University of Alaska Southeast Sitka Campus has made it their mission to quell their financial fears with advice on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Join Joy Klushkanm, the UAS Sitka Campus Financial Literacy specialist, for FAFSA Frenzy Fright Night on October 25 at 6 p.m.

SOS: Lifeline seeks donations for homeless Sitkans

To help prepare Sitkans experiencing homelessness for the cold, the Sitka Outreach and Support (SOS): Lifeline, a collaborative community group that provides support to people in poverty, is inviting concerned Sitkans to a planning meeting for Project Homeless Connect on Tuesday, October 23 from 2-3 pm at St. Peter’s See House.

Off to the races: Raven News offers three back-to-back debate broadcasts

The midterm elections are November 6th, 2018 and Raven Radio has a trifecta of campaign broadcasts! On October 24th at 6:30 p.m., Sitka High students will host a debate between Alaska House incumbent Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D) and challenger Richard Wein (R). On October 25th at 7 p.m., we’ll broadcast a one-hour "Debate for the State" with candidates for Alaska Governor, Mike Dunleavy (R) and Mark Begich (D), and on October 26th at 7 p.m., we'll broadcast a one-hour debate program with U.S. House incumbent Don Young (R) and challenger Alyse Galvin (I).

Governor Walker suspends campaign and backs Begich

Alaska Governor Bill Walker suspended his re-election campaign today and threw his support behind Democrat Mark Begich. Walker made the decision after talking with many Alaskans about whether he or Begich had a better chance against Dunleavy.

Debbie Miller’s latest book takes readers to Prince William Sound

Debbie Miller is a Sitka-based author of On Artic Ground and Midnight Wilderness. In her latest book, A Wild Promise: Prince William Sound, Miller and photographer Hugh Rose depict the wild life and fauna present in the Sound and the surrounding Chugach National Forest.

SEARHC gives free mammograms to Sitkan women over 40 in October

October is Breast Cancer Screening and Awareness Month. SEARHC's Loretta Coleman and Heleena Van Veen talk about the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer.