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Sitka Health Summit sets goals to reduce carbon emissions, discuss historical trauma

Loyd Platson of Sitka Counseling and Chandler O'Connell of Sitka Conservation Society joined us in the studio to discuss this year's Sitka Health Summit.

WhaleFest speaker ‘hooked’ on Ice Age

Jacquelyn Gill is an assistant professor of paleo ecology at the University of Maine, and keynote speaker at this year's WhaleFest "Feeding Grounds Banquet" 7 p.m. Saturday, November 4, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

Expo to mark end of fishing season

The Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust is hosting a fisherman's training expo next week, November 8th - 10th.

Candidate statement: Will Hanbury Jr.

Will Hanbury Jr. is one of five candidates running for four open seats on Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council. The Tribal Council election is Tuesday, November 14.

Sitka Pregnancy Center offers services for expectant parents

Denise Klingler talks about the Sitka Pregnancy Center, a local non-profit organization created one year ago to support young and soon-to-be parents.

Sitka filmmaker explores big concepts in small community

Filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein and Sitka Winter Fellow Jackie Ferro join us in the studio to discuss 14 Miles, a short documentary film series based in Sitka.

Free class focuses on healthy eating

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Heleena van Veen of SEARHC Health Promotion and dietician Jessica Holland will lead a free class on healthy eating on November 7th from 12 p.m to 1 p.m. at Sitka Kitch.

Candidate statement: Ryker Goldsbury

Ryker Goldsbury is one of five candidates running for four open seats on Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council. The Tribal Council election is Tuesday, November 14.

Sitka posts new rainfall record for October 26

Almost 4 inches of rain has fallen in Sitka over the last 24 hours, raising area streams to bankfull. Yesterday (Oct 26, 2017) set a new rainfall record for the date, with 2.44 inches.

Course offers information on Medicare, Social Security

Cyndy Gibson and Susan Briles join us in the studio to discuss a free presentation on Medicare and Social Security beginning at 11 a.m. October 27 at Harrigan Centennial Hall.