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Historic organ brought to life by visiting musician

Organist Karen Bretz joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to discuss her upcoming performances on the historic Kessler organ in the Sitka Lutheran Church. Listen here:

Watch: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy unveils his FY21 budget

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his cabinet members are holding a press conference today in Juneau to announce the release of the governor’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year.

Sentinel Sports: Ferry cuts likely to lower JV, C-team numbers

Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy has results from last weekend's wrestling meet, and reports on his investigation into how school sports are being affected by cuts to the state ferry system. With KCAW's Robert Woolsey.

Weekend marks sixth ‘Boys Run’ event

Emma Thompson Andrew Hill, Cedar Powers and Frank Eccher joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to discuss the SAFV program, in its sixth season in Sitka, which culminates in a 5K this weekend.

GSAC kicks off annual artisan market

It's the Sitka Artisan Market's first year back at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Greater Sitka Arts Council's Amelia Mosher and John of Sagebrush Dry Gear joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to discuss the market, its vendors, and the performances scheduled for the stage.

Sentinel Sports: SHS Wrestling looking strong heading into regionals

Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy recaps Tuesday's wrestling dual between Mt. Edgecumbe and Sitka high, and previews the first basketball tournaments of the season Dec 19-21 in Anchorage and in Sitka. He also reports on Fish & Game's estimates of Sitka's wildlife populations.

Fireweed dancers gear up for Nutcracker

Melinda McAdams, Autumn Dinsmore and Alli Christner joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to discuss the Fireweed Dance Guild's upcoming show, "Sitka Nutcracker, Land of the Sweets."

Giving Tuesday points the holiday spirit toward community

Robin Sherman, with the Sitka Legacy Foundation, and Capt. Matthew Morrow, with the Salvation Army, discuss how Giving Tuesday benefits Sitka. You don't need to be wealthy to contribute: You can volunteer time, as well as money, at any of Sitka's nonprofit organizations

Mild winters push deer population to near-capacity in Sitka area

Relatively mild winters over the past decade have pushed deer populations in the Sitka area to record highs -- and maybe even over the biological carrying capacity of the land in some places. Mountain goats are also at a record high on Baranof Island, and brown bears are thriving as well.

Healthcare.gov open enrollment window closing soon

Sitkans can still enroll in the health insurance marketplace, but only until December 15. Andrea Thomas joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to discuss healthcare options.