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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.

Kayak adventure combines culture, adventure, team-building

Sitka National Historical Park, SAFV, and Alaska Geographic are sponsoring a youth kayaking trip in Glacier Bay National Park (June 2-9). This trip is being offered to high school aged youth at no expense to the participants.

Blue Lake project the hardest, best decision for Sitka

At the start of the 21st century Sitka was running out of power, affecting the ability to diversify and develop our economy. The best solution was raising the height of Blue Lake Dam.

50 Years Ago Today: Anniversary of first jet landing in Sitka

Today, Mar. 29 is the 50th anniversary of the first Alaska Airlines jet landing in Sitka. For the 50th anniversary, former Alaska Airlines employee, and informal company historian Bill Foster will talk about the historic day. Downloadable audio.