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Alaskans decide which historical sites to preserve in photo-sharing campaign

Architectural Historian Summer Louthan and Intern Caitlan Dowling of the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology talk about the "This Place Matters Alaska" campaign and the resulting Preservation Plan.

Interns get “hands-on,” restore facade of Fraser Hall

The Sitka Fine Arts Camp has hosted a Historic Restoration program since 2012. This year, the cohort focused on Fraser Hall, restoring the facade and various architectural details. In the process, they discovered original panel that needed little touch-up - just a fresh coat of paint.

Inspired by nature, Welsch sets drawings in motion

Sitka Fellow Madeleine Welsch is an illustrator and motion graphics artist. She's offering a free drawing workshop on Thursday, August 10th where participants will use items from the natural world to make ink illustrations.

An open-water swim race at the top of the world

Sitka's waters will be filled with more than salmon on Sunday, August 13th, during the "Change Your Latitude" open-water swim race. Swimmers will be accompanied by a kayaker and can participate in the 1K, 3K, 6K, or 10K race.

Sitka Seafood Festival to benefit young fishermen

The Sitka Seafood Festival is back! The Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust has taken over management. The festival kicks off with a storytelling event on Wild Salmon Day, Thursday, August 10th.

Back to school! Enrollment for UAS fall semester begins

Academic Advisor Amelia Budd and Fisheries Technology professor Joel Markis of the University of Alaska Southeast are discussing what's coming up this Fall on the Sitka Campus.

Drake teaches creative writing on the spot

Sitka Fellow and writer Julia Drake is the Morning Interview guest. She will be teaching a workshop in creative writing this Saturday at the Sitka Sound Science Center to pass on some of the tricks of her trade.

Atkinson studies marine mammals from the inside out

Sitka Fine Arts Camp Program Director Kenley Jackson and marine biologist Shannon Atkinson talk about what's to come in the second week of the Sitka Arts and Science Festival, which will include various classes and free lectures.

Hospital hosts fitness challenge (with prizes!)

Sitka Community Hospital is encouraging biking and walking as a mode of personal, economic, and environmental fitness. The challenge begins August 1st and ends August 31st, with weekly prizes.

Baskets from the sea: Athabascan artist weaves with fish skins

Fish skin: some people eat it, others throw it out, and some—make baskets from it. This week at the Sitka Arts and Science Festival, five women are learning how to make a basket from fish skin, beads, and a needle and thread.