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Farmers market, rain or shine

Nina Vizcarronda, Sitka Farmers' Market Manager, and Charles Bingham, Assistant Manager, discuss the history of the farmers market and what patrons can expect on July 7th.

Crescent Harbor playground opens this 4th of July

The Crescent Harbor Community Playground is finally opening, with a ribbon cutting ceremony July 4 at 10 a.m.

Sitkans join nationwide protest against US border policies

Although President Trump on June 20 reversed his administration's policy of separating parents and children who have illegally crossed the border into the US, about 150 Sitkans added their voices to protests nationwide against the practice.

Our way of life, a SEARHC challenge

Haleena VanVeen, health educator in the diabetes prevention program at SEARHC, discusses a new program called Our Way of Life. It's a month-long challenge for July that asks Sitkans to gather and share traditional and indigenous foods that grow here.

Parenting with love and limits

Amy Zanuzoski, Executive Director of Sitka Counseling and Prevention Services, and Charlie Woodcock, Executive Director of Youth Advocates of Sitka discuss the organizations' new parenting program. "Parenting with Love and Limits" aims to help families whose children are at risk of being placed outside the home.

The classics that inspire them

Pianist Yuliya Gorenman and violinist Martin Sher map out the final two performances of the Sitka Summer Music Festival. They discuss how they met, their work together, and the details of the pieces that inspire and fuel them.

Big bands, jazz, and musicals

Sitka Fine Arts Camp (SFAC) director Roger Schmidt talks with jazz musician and SFAC faculty member Ed Littlefield about big bands, upcoming performances, and the origins of their musical interests. SFAC is hosting Jazz on the Waterfront on Saturday, June 30th, 7-10pm.

A new look at housing and homelessness

Brian Wilson, Executive Director of Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, joins Gayle Young of the Sitka Homeless Coalition to discuss efforts in Sitka to expand affordable housing and offer services for homeless people.

How do we travel to history?

Quinn Newton, Paul Schrooten, and Brinnen Carter are all working together with community groups to develop a transportation plan for Sitka's National Historical Park. They discuss why Sitka is a special case for planning, what their focus is for a plan, and how they evaluate the transportation needs of a park.

Field guide to dead birds

Dr. Julia Parrish, Executive Director of COASST (Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team) discusses her citizen science program. Scientist train ordinary citizens to identify washed up sea birds on beaches so that the organization can get a larger picture of the marine environment. Parrish is holding a training July 1st, 12pm-6pm at the Sitka Science Center.