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New dock at Gary Paxton Industrial Park open for business

Construction on the new multipurpose dock at Gary Paxton Industrial Park is finally finished. Garry White joined us in the studio to discuss the new dock's features and how Sitkans can access it.

Raven News, Sitka Sentinel honored at Alaska Press Club

Sitka's two local news organizations received 11 awards at the Alaska Press Club, We thank our listeners and readers for your unwavering support throughout the year and strive to continue in our hyper-local mission.

‘Girls on the Run’ celebrates with 10th annual 5K

The 10th Annual Girls on the Run 5K takes place this Saturday, May 12. Coaches and participants joined us in the studio to discuss the event.

Sitka planners chart course for 2030

Maegan Bosak, Community Affairs director for the City of Sitka, and Mike Scarcelli, Planning director, have worked 2-and-a-half years on the latest revision of the "Sitka Comprehensive Plan 2030," which they'll present to the Sitka Assembly on Tuesday, May 8.

NPCA serves as the ‘voice’ of Alaska’s national parks

Erica Carroll is the Alaska Field Representative for the National Park Conservation Association. Chandler O'Connell is the community catalyst for the Sitka Conservation Association. The NPCA is hosting a couple of events this weekend in honor of Sitka National Historical Park, and raising awareness about the maintenance backlog nationwide in the parks.

Walk supports those living with MS, caregivers

The 4th Annual Walk MS Sitka is taking place this Saturday, May 5th at 1 p.m. at the Sawmill Cove Industrial Park, connecting those living with Multiple Sclerosis to those who care for them.

New diabetes support group seeks to inform Sitkans

Kelly Lakin of SEARHC joined us in the studio to discuss Sitka's new diabetes support group, which begins meeting next week.

Sitka Community Schools and Sound Sailing offer “Intro to Sailing” course

Blain Anderson of Sound Sailings and Sitka Community Schools are partnering to offer a three-day "Intro to Sailing" course.

May is National Bike Month

For National Bike Month, healthcare leaders are encouraging cycling to promote health. Doug Osborne and Holly Marbán talk about this months's upcoming events and bicycling as preventative medicine.

‘National Prescription Drug Take Back Day’ offers disposal solution for medications

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28th. Community members can properly dispose of their unused, expired or unwanted medications for free.