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Sitka reports seventh COVID death

Sitka recorded its seventh death of the coronavirus pandemic this week, though the report is several months delayed.

Researchers investigate tourism’s impact on Sitka

Priya Gandhi and Samantha Matthews are with the Rand-Pardee School of Public Policy. They're launching a survey on cruise tourism in Sitka, as part of their social science research. They joined KCAW's Meredith Redick to share details of how Sitkans can participate.

Sitka Cirque to host summer showcase this week

The end of summer is nearing, and for Sitka Cirque, that means its time for their annual summer showcase. Gina Newkirk joined KCAW's Peter Apathy in the studio to discuss the upcoming performances on August 13. Listen here:

Sporting roundtable seeks to understand changing climate through personal experience

Director of Sporting Advocacy for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Arron Kindle, and climate organizer with the Southeast Conservation Council (SEACC) , Matt Jackson join KCAW's Meredith Redick in discussion about the impact of climate change on local hunting and fishing.

Nation’s northernmost open ocean swim enters 13th year

Each year, swimmers from Sitka and around the world compete in the northernmost open ocean race in the United States, and possibly the world. Change Your Latitude - 57° North Open Water Challenge kicks off this weekend.

Filing period to run for assembly, school board closes Friday

Filing to run for municipal office is open through Friday at 5 p.m. Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson joined KCAW's Meredith Redick to talk all things municipal election- how to file to run for public office, how to register to vote, and what's on the ballot this year. Listen to their conversation here:

Assailant in Sitka ‘road rage’ stabbing will claim self-defense

Felony charges have been brought against a driver who allegedly stabbed another man in a "road rage" incident July 17 in Sitka. The assailant will likely make a claim of self-defense.

One current, one past Sitkan in field for appointment to Alaska high court

Current Sitka Superior Court Judge Jude Pate, and former Sitkan (and Anchorage Superior Court Judge) Dani Crosby are both in the running to join Alaska's Supreme Court.

Sitka’s first “sleepout” to raise awareness for unhoused and funding for tiny home community

The Sitka Homeless Coalition will host its first ever sleepout next week. “Sleepouts” are a common strategy used across the country to raise funds and awareness around homelessness. Organizers Johnny Elliot and Doug Osborne joined KCAW's morning interview to discuss the upcoming event.