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Fire department rescues two hikers in back-to-back calls on Saturday

Sitka Fire Department carried out two back-to-back rescues over the weekend.

Soup’s on! Brave Heart Volunteers bowl fundraiser is this Saturday

Brave Heart Volunteers annual bowls fundraiser is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. 300 hand-crafted ceramic bowls and Ruth Culp's cookies are available for a suggested donation along with a free cup of soup and bread to go. Michele Friedman and Liz Zacher joined KCAW on the morning interview to discuss the event. Listen to their conversation here

Assembly member Scott Saline is fourth to file for open seat

A fourth Sitkan has filed to run for one of two open seats on the Sitka Assembly. Earlier this week, assembly member Scott Saline filed to run for re-election.

Sitka’s annual movie trailer challenge returns

Amateur and aspiring filmmakers ages 12 and up are invited to participate in an annual film trailer challenge.

Wildlife cruise to feature sea otter history

A sea otter holds urchins, a primary food source for the species. (Redick/2019) The Sitka Maritime...

Jazz on the Waterfront returns this weekend

Jazz on the Waterfront returns this Saturday, June 29.

Sitka Farmers Market to open this weekend

Charles Bingham and Debe Brincefield joined KCAW to discuss the 2024 Sitka Farmers Market, opening for the first time this weekend. Listen to their conversation here:

Sitka Music Festival weekend to highlight piano quartets

Pianist Jasmine Arakawa and violinist Helen Kim joined KCAW to discuss upcoming concerts at the Sitka Music Festival this weekend. Listen to their conversation here:

Visiting scientists to share research on intertidal species, climate change

Sitka Sound Science Center Research Director Lauren Bell and visiting scientists Matt Bracken and Cascade Sorte joined to discuss their work studying intertidal species and their reaction to climate change.

City to contract with Anchorage law firm as it waits for more attorney applicants

The assembly has contracted with a law firm in Anchorage to provide some legal services and will rely on staff to take care of other tasks as it continues to search for a new municipal attorney.