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Native American Heritage month events this week

Melanie Boord and Gerry Hope join us in the studio to discuss the variety of events planned for the third week of November’s Native American Heritage month.

Osteopathic physician joins Sitka Community Hospital

Dr. Jason Koskinen has joined Sitka Community Hospital, one of seven new providers. Koskinen is a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) and will provide both primary and preventative care at Mountainside Family Healthcare.

Stories of rural Alaska, filmed by students who live there

Several students from Mt. Edgecumbe High School will debut their films about home Thursday evening, as part of the Island Institute's film-based storytelling program, "Our Alaskan Stories."

“Radio Adventure Hour” features original work, local talent

Sitka Community Theater presents "Radio Adventure Hour" - an evening of radio plays, performed on stage with live sound effects, 7 p.m. Friday, November 17.

Wild Language Festival kicks off with student short films

The first Wild Language Festival, featuring storytelling, films, readings, and a concert will be held this Thursday, November 16 through Sunday at locations around Sitka.

Sitkans honor veterans in annual parade

Sitkans honored current and former service members in the annual Veteran's Day Parade. Photos by Karla James.

Visiting scientist “eavesdrops on the ocean” using hydrophones

Dr. Kate Stafford's current research focuses on the changing acoustic environment of the Arctic.

Health educator helps herself and others to become ‘quitters’

Amanda Roberts is a health educator with SEARHC's Tobacco Quit Program. She discusses her personal quit story, in preparation for the Great American Smokeout this Thursday, Nov 16. "Quit for a day or quit for life" is the program goal.

‘This Old Boat’ series celebrates vessels with rich histories

Jenya Anichenko and Mike Litman of the Maritime Heritage Society joined us in the studio along with Christina Righter. Righter owns the F/V Cummins, celebrating its 100th birthday next year.

Resources available for Sitkans during ACA open enrollment

Andrea Thomas, SEARHC outreach enrollment manager, joined us in the studio to discuss resources available for Sitkans who need to sign up for or renew their health care plans.