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Design contest encourages BYOB (Bring your own bag!)

Kathy Ingallinera and Michelle Putz are spearheading a reusable bag project. They're hosting a design contest to encouraging people to remember reusable bags while shopping.

Dance recital brings genealogy to life

Dancers Adam McKinney and Danny Ryan are in residency with the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. They'll perform two autobiographical works tonight.

A kayak ranger brings her story home

Novelist Mary Emerick spent seven years (2002-2009) as a back country kayak ranger in the Tongass National Forest. Her debut novel 'The Geography of Water' is a mystery/coming-of-age story set in the watery landscape of Southeast Alaska.

How to navigate the complex world of Medicare

Susan Briles is the outreach and enrollment specialist at SEARHC, while Cyndy Gibson is a financial planner. Together, they want to advise Sitkans on how to apply for health insurance and offer tips.

Mr. Holmes, we presume?

KCAW received an unexpected visit from Matt Holmes this week (4-12-17), a long-time institution in public radio in Southeast.

Turkish baker offers guidance on gentle living

Suat Tuzlak is in Sitka, hosting several cooking and health classes. The Turkish baker is also a a certified EDGU (Evolutionary Spinal Maintenance) instructor and Thai Yoga Massage® practitioner.

Tlingit potato takes root in Sitka gardens

The Sitka Ranger District and Sitka Tribe of Alaska have joined forces around the Tlingit potato. On Friday, April 14th, the two agencies will offer a free workshop on how to grow the hardy starch in Sitka soil.

150th speaker series offers historical perspective, challenging discussions

The Sesquicentennial Speaker Series begins this week. The talks blend Russian, Tlingit, and American history, while also talking about the process of reconciliation and historical memory.

Video: Bring on spring!

Sitka trailcam photographer Hugh Bevan also works in film. His 2016 short Sitka Spring captures some of what we love about the transition between winter and summer in the region.

Sitka welcomes 10 new Natl. Civilian Community Corps volunteers

Ten new NCCC volunteers will be in Sitka from Mar. 27th through May 17. If you have service projects to suggest, contact Lindsey at bluefivelindsey@gmail.com or 916-717-9965. Downloadable audio.