KathyHope Erickson is one of two candidates running for Tribal Chair of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska. She has held that office for the last two years. She is running for reelection against Lawrence "Woody" Widmark, who has a long history serving in Sitka Tribal Government, including as its Chair for 20 years. Sitka Tribe of Alaska holds an election Tuesday, November 13.
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The Sitka High Girls Swim team took 2nd place at the state meet in Anchorage last weekend. There was drama, heroism, and tears following remarkable performances by members of both the girls' and boys' teams. Sentinel Sports editor Klas Stolpe discusses the meet with KCAW's Robert Woolsey.
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The outcome of Sitka's House District is in question following a technical failure with a key element of the voting machines. The error was widespread across Southeast.
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UPDATE 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 9: As of Friday, Democratic incumbent Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins leads Republican challenger Richard Wein by 650 votes with 100% percent of precincts reporting. Kreiss-Tomkins will return to the state legislature for a fourth term as Representative of House District 35.See complete results from the November 6, 2018 Alaska General Election.
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The Sitka Fine Arts Camp will present Songs for a New World this weekend, a musical that "examines life, love and the choices we make" through the stories of contemporary characters and their songs. This song cycle features music and lyrics from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown, and is directed by Zeke Blackwell.
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Parents with children ages birth to 5 years old are encouraged to fill out the anonymous survey to provide feedback to the Sitka School District on what support they need from the community. The school district will use that information to identify priorities for early childhood programs in Sitka.
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Bryan Bertacchi, Utility Director for the Sitka Electric Department, joined KCAW's Katherine Rose on the Morning Interview to discuss what steps Sitka is taking to avoid having to rely on diesel generators for power.
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Alaskan, commercial fisherman, and mother. Voting "Yes" on Proposition 1. We cannot forget our ecological dependence and the responsibility to protect salmon birthing grounds--or our "Alaskan way of life" will be no more.
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Folk singer and chanteyman Don Sineti has been a part of this cultural celebration almost since the inception of Sitka WhaleFest. Each year, he delights audiences with his music at the Monthly Grind and a Family Concert. He joined KCAW's Katherine Rose on the Morning Interview to share his art.
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KCAW is proud to present "Sentinel Sports on Raven Radio," a new segment in collaboration with the Daily Sitka Sentinel that dives into sports and other high school happenings every week.
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