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Flaunt you tiny trucks and rare rides this Fourth of July

Jeff Budd joins KCAW to talk about the upcoming Old, Unique Car, and Tiny Truck Parade.

Sitka Arts Council seeks “Boots on the Ground” in downtown Sitka

The Greater Sitka Arts Council, in collaboration with XtraTuf, is requesting design proposals for murals to sprawl across businesses downtown.

Greece’s first woman concertmaster to perform at Sitka Music Festival

After meeting Sitka Music Festival Director Zuill Bailey in Athens three years ago, Greek violinist Katerina Chatzinikolau finally makes her way to Sitka for the festival's 55th season.

In the market for mariculture? Nonprofit looks to lift up local farms

Southeast Alaska has prime conditions for mariculture, the cultivation of salt-water organisms like oysters, seaweed, and shellfish. Andrew Jylkka and Sara Ebersole join KCAW to discuss what opportunities mariculture can bring to the state and how their organizations can help.

Sitka man convicted of stalking receives eight year sentence

A Sitka man convicted of stalking was sentenced to eight years in prison last month.

Local artist honors generations of fishermen through paintings

Stephen Lawrie's new collection of portraits showcases fishermen of the past. The exhibition will open June 13 at the Pioneer Bar.

Film about librarians’ fight for First Amendment to screen at Sitka Public Library

Adult Services Librarian Margot O'Connell joins KCAW to highlight the history between book bans, librarians, and democracy.

June 9, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

At its meeting tonight (6-9-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider appropriating more than $1.1 million in federal funds to the Sitka School District.

Sitka Walkability Advocacy Collab calls for creative crosswalk designs

Vice Deputy Mayor JJ Carlson joins KCAW to discuss the benefits of walking and a creative way the Sitka Walkability Advocacy Collab is looking to improve pedestrian safety.

Balourdet Quartet to perform at Sitka Music Festival

Sitka Music Festival kicks off this weekend. Russell Houston and Justin DeFilippis from the Balourdet Quartet join KCAW to talk about what performing means to them ahead of their opening night concert.