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Sitka’s daily paper looks to the reading public for insight into its future

The Daily Sitka Sentinel has been published by Thad and Sandy Poulson for the last 50 years. A new survey is intended to help guide its future.

Science adventures for middle schoolers available every ‘Fab Friday’ beginning Sep 20

Fab Friday is an after-school program for middle school-age students at the Sitka Sound Science Center (2:10 - 4 pm Fridays beginning September 20th, meet at the Blatchley Commons). There's a new topic every semester, from robotics to coding to marine biology.

Track the cable repair boat as it travels north to bring Sitka back online

The cable repair ship bound for Southeast waters is currently in Canada, and should arrive by the end of the week.

Sitka Rotary Club to host wildlife cruise fundraiser this month

Sitka Rotary Club will host an Allen Marine Cruise fundraiser in September. Ed McFadden and Sharon Bergman joined KCAW to discuss the event, as well as the work and mission of the Sitka Rotary Club.

Annual Brave Heart buoy fundraiser to happen in mid-September

Brave Heart Volunteers Executive Director Angie DelMoral and volunteer Pat Kehoe joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss the organization's work and upcoming events.

Missing Sitka hiker found safe after two-day search and rescue effort

A woman first reported missing in Sitka on Thursday has been found safe. Sitka Police and Alaska Troopers reported 28-year-old Olivia Magni was last seen on Tuesday around noon at the south end of the Katlian Bay Road looking for her lost dog.

Physical therapists to host four week menopause course in September

Physical therapists Alicia Haseltine (PT, DPT, CMPT) and Jessica Pyatt (PT, DPT, WCS, CLT) are hosting a 4-week interactive class on menopause, covering topics from nutrition to bone and cardiovascular health.

Sixth annual Uncommon Music Festival presents ‘Songs for the Whales’ this weekend

The Uncommon Music Festival is back, with a new theme, 'Songs for the Whales of Southeast Alaska.' Directors Ariadne Lih and Nate Barnett joined KCAW to discuss this season's lineup.

Sitka Legacy Foundation’s annual grant cycle now open

Sitka Legacy Foundation's annual grant cycle opens today. Board member Connie Sipe joined KCAW to discuss who's eligible, the process, and how to apply. Listen here:

ALFA to host event on climate adaptation and resilience in fishing communities

Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust and Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association will hold a discussion on climate adaptation and resilience in fishing communities 3 p.m. Monday, August 19, at ALFA.