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‘Motion’ the theme for Sitka science camps

Janet Clarke, Kristina Tirman, and Chaya Pike talk about Sitka Sound Science Center's upcoming summer camps for youth in grades 1-12. The theme for this year’s summer camps is “motion”.

Lina Abu Zubaida: Leaving Gaza for the first time

"I will return to Gaza a stronger, more tolerant, and more open-minded person. I will be able to share that strength and have impacts in my community that I wouldn’t have done otherwise."

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.