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Commentary: Commercial herring seining and subsistence are my family traditions

I’d like to state that as a consumer of herring subsistence that I am in support of subsistence and commercial harvesting. As a commercial fisherman, I’ve spent my time supporting both ways of life, and I would say to this day that I am thankful to have had the opportunity to benefit from both. -- Chuck Skeek

Ramshackle Cabaret’s holiday show a mix of naughty, nice

The Ramshackle Cabaret will turn on the holiday spirit in a performance this Saturday, December 22, at 8 p.m. downstairs in the Mean Queen. There are ten acts on the bill -- a mixture of naughty and nice! And a likely visit from Santa! With the Ramshackle Cabaret's Serena Wild and Michael Mausbach, and Artchange, Inc.'s Ellen Frankenstein.

Holiday Brass Concert brings festive tunes, talent to Sitka

The Holiday Brass Concert is 7 p.m. Saturday, December 22, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Roger Schmidt, Executive Director of the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, joined KCAW's Katherine Rose to give a preview of the festive show.

Sentinel Sports: Tough basketball schedule opens; wrestling ends with a twist

Teams from both Sitka High and Mt. Edgecumbe opened their basketball seasons with strong performances against tough opponents, in order favorably weight their rankings for the state tournament. In wrestling, MEHS coach Mike Kimber was inducted into the Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame in the opening ceremony of last weekend's state meet. However, his top, undefeated wrestler lost a 5-1 decision in the heavyweight title match. Daily Sitka Sentinel sports editor Klas Stolpe talks with KCAW's Robert Woolsey.

Aerial artistry

The Sitka Cirque held its annual Winter Showcase on Saturday, December 15, 2018. The performance was held in conjunction with a Family Social featuring face painting, cookies, and mask decorating. The event was a fundraiser for Sitka Cirque's scholarship fund.

Earthquake, tsunami safety is not a maybe, but a must in Sitka

Sitka fire chief Dave Miller and community affairs director Maegan Bosak discuss earthquake and tsunami safety in the community. Both hazards are an ever-present reality on the so-called "Ring of Fire" in the North Pacific.

Sea Change Episode 1: Ecology

Sea Change is a five part educational series on climate change created by students from the University of California, Santa Cruz with leadership from Dr. Kristy Kroeker and in partnership with KCAW.

Blatchley students celebrate ‘Colors of our Community’ with art installation

Students from Blatchley Middle School joined KCAW's Brooke Schaefer in the studio to discuss a student-led visual arts project celebrating diversity in our community. The installation, called "Colors of Our Community" will be curated by students with support of local artists.

Boys Run 5K set for Saturday, December 15

SAFV's Boys Run Program is gearing up for its annual 5K Fun Run, 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15. This year's theme is Color Run! Participants in grades 3 through 5 and coaches discuss what they have learned this year, and invite Sitka to join their celebration this weekend.

Suspect arrested for selling stolen bikes on Sitka social media

An attempt to traffick stolen bicycles in Sitka has been foiled, and the suspect is facing felony charges. A Juneau grand jury last week (12-6-18) indicted 35-year old Walter Lee Boyd on one count of theft in the second degree for allegedly stealing a pair of bicycles and later selling them on the Sitka For Sale Facebook page.