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Sitkans honor veterans in annual parade

Sitkans honored current and former service members in the annual Veteran's Day Parade. Photos by Karla James.

Visiting scientist “eavesdrops on the ocean” using hydrophones

Dr. Kate Stafford's current research focuses on the changing acoustic environment of the Arctic.

Health educator helps herself and others to become ‘quitters’

Amanda Roberts is a health educator with SEARHC's Tobacco Quit Program. She discusses her personal quit story, in preparation for the Great American Smokeout this Thursday, Nov 16. "Quit for a day or quit for life" is the program goal.

‘This Old Boat’ series celebrates vessels with rich histories

Jenya Anichenko and Mike Litman of the Maritime Heritage Society joined us in the studio along with Christina Righter. Righter owns the F/V Cummins, celebrating its 100th birthday next year.

Resources available for Sitkans during ACA open enrollment

Andrea Thomas, SEARHC outreach enrollment manager, joined us in the studio to discuss resources available for Sitkans who need to sign up for or renew their health care plans.

Sitka Health Summit sets goals to reduce carbon emissions, discuss historical trauma

Loyd Platson of Sitka Counseling and Chandler O'Connell of Sitka Conservation Society joined us in the studio to discuss this year's Sitka Health Summit.

WhaleFest speaker ‘hooked’ on Ice Age

Jacquelyn Gill is an assistant professor of paleo ecology at the University of Maine, and keynote speaker at this year's WhaleFest "Feeding Grounds Banquet" 7 p.m. Saturday, November 4, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

Expo to mark end of fishing season

The Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust is hosting a fisherman's training expo next week, November 8th - 10th.

Candidate statement: Will Hanbury Jr.

Will Hanbury Jr. is one of five candidates running for four open seats on Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council. The Tribal Council election is Tuesday, November 14.