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Future problem solvers set out for international competition

Sitka's middle school/high school team of 'Future Problem Solvers' won the state competition last weekend in Cordova on April 29.

Scientist sleuths an anemone mystery

Alan Verde, marine biologist from the Maine Maritime Academy, is the Scientist in Residency Fellow at the Sitka Sound Science Center.

Break out your binoculars! The birds are coming!

Park Ranger Ryan Carpenter and birder Lucy Phillips invite listeners to observe migrant and resident bird species of Sitka National Historical Park during the park’s Spring Migration Bird Walks. Downloadable audio.

Arts & Science Festival offers a ‘journey of learning and discovery’

The Sitka Arts & Science Festival is the answer for adults who are envious of the immersive experience for younger students during the regular Sitka Fine Arts Camp sessions.

NPR’s Melissa Block explores ‘Our Land’ in Southeast Alaska

While in Sitka, Block went out fishing on a commercial salmon troller and ate sourdough waffles. The stories from her Alaska visit will be heard on both All Things Considered and Morning Edition later this month.

After a month on the ferry, artists to present their work in Sitka

The Tidelines Journey Residency is a nomadic group residency program launched by the Island Institute in 2016. The artists will talk Friday, Apr. 28 from 7-9:00 p.m. at Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi Community House. Downloadable audio.

Holocaust survivor shares ‘an event too painful to remember’

Peter Metzelaar was a child in Holland in 1942 when that country was occupied by Nazis. He'll speak about his experience at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in the Sitka Performing Arts Center (free admission).

Rotarians descend onto Sitka for annual district conference this weekend

Sitka is hosting this year's Rotary Club district 5010 conference. The event takes place at Harrigan Centennial Hall Apr. 27-30. Downloadable audio.

KCAW News, Daily Sentinel take top honors at Alaska Press Club

The member stations of CoastAlaska took 20 awards at the annual meeting of the Alaska Press Club this year -- 8 of them by KCAW Raven Radio. The Daily Sitka Sentinel won five awards for writing and photography.

Sexual assault in the age of social media

Audrie & Daisey is 2016 documentary that examines the effect on families, friends and schools when young women find that sexual assault crimes against them have been caught on video. The documentary will be screened Wednesday (04-26-17) at 6 p.m. at University of Alaska Southeast.