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Ibrahim Nyiti: Africa is my home, not a headline

"I think of Africa as home. If only people could stop thinking of that one or two wrong things and look at the 100 plus things we have, the world could be a different place."

A leader in citizen science, Parrish studies seabird die-offs

The Seventh Annual Yakutat Tern Festival is June 1st through June 4th. The festival's keynote speaker is Julia K. Parrish, a leader in coastal citizen science studying the recent seabird die-offs in the North Pacific.

USCG Auxiliary offers free inspections, education for safe boating

The Coast Guard Auxiliary focuses on education. They have a ten-seat classroom on the cutter dock in Sitka, and a comprehensive outreach program for schools. To learn more, schedule a vessel check, or join the Auxiliary call Carol at 907-738-5388.

Regina Kelen Toby: Traveling the world on the wings of One Direction

I would like to tell you how five amazing men inspired me to make my dreams come true.

Classical music in memory of William Stortz

Cellist Evan Drachman and pianist Doris Stevenson will perform a Concert in Memory of William Stortz, 7 p.m. tomorrow night at the Church of the Nazarene.

Sitka Shee Devils vs. Rage City’s Orange Crush

The Sitka Sound Slayers’ Shee Devils take on Anchorage's Rage City Rollergirls’ Orange Crush on Saturday, May 20. "Barb Gored'em" and "Pocket Rocket" talk about the game, the sport, and sisterhood.

Superhero-inspired show takes to the skies

Friends of Sitka Circus Arts talk about Sitka Cirque's upcoming aerial show. "Community Chronicles: Heroes of Sitka" pits local superheroes against villains and debuts this weekend.

Speaker applies ‘truth and reconciliation’ to Alaska’s colonial history

Essayist Tamie Parker-Song believes the idea of "restorative justice" could be useful to Southeast Alaskans, as we near the 150th anniversary of the Alaska Purchase.

MS Walk organizers believe ‘positive energy is healing’

Colleen Dahlquist and Becky Peavey are organizing MS Walk: Sitka 2017, which begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park (registration at 9:30).

Kid’s bike swap available at annual rodeo

The Rotary Club's annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 13th at the Coast Guard Hangar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, kids can swap their bike for one that fits better.