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Sitka man indicted on three counts of murder in girlfriend’s death

A Sitka man was charged with first degree murder, after telling police he killed his girlfriend during an argument this morning (05-06-17).

Next week is Bike-to-Work Week!

Jason Birbal and Ibert Vega are bike commuters and talk about sharing the road with cars, using hand signals and other safety precautions to take when out biking.

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).