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AmeriCorps continues work in Sitka this year after funding cut reversal

After federal funding cuts threatened the future of the program, AmeriCorps is back in Sitka this fall.

September 23, 2025: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

At its meeting tonight (9-23-25), the Sitka Assembly will consider approving a negotiated agreement between the city and the union representing Sitka’s electrical workers.

Mary Goddard digs into results after completing 90-day Native Alaska food challenge

Lingít artist and filmmaker Mary Goddard joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss her experience completing her 90-day Native Alaska foods challenge, and what she hopes Sitkans take away from it.

Sitka’s new marine haulout opens today

Sitka’s new marine haulout is open for business. Stakeholders gathered at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park last week (9-18-25) for a ribbon cutting ceremony, a sign that facility operators are ready to start pulling boats out of the water for repairs.

A whole new world, Sitka Sound Science Center introduces youth to the science and maintenance of aquatic life

Maia Carter from the Sitka Sound Science Center joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss how youth can get involved in gaining hands experience in explaining scientific data in compelling ways, as well as learning how to run a aquarium.

Listen: School board candidates consider the issues in KCAW forum

Candidates running for a seat on the Sitka School Board were invited to join KCAW to discuss issues and answer listener questions in a forum on Wednesday (9-18-25).

Listen: sponsors discuss Sitka ballot props ahead of local election

Sponsors of two ballot propositions that will be put to Sitka voters in October joined KCAW Thursday (9-18-25) to discuss the issues and answer locals’ questions.

Municipal elections are coming up! Here’s how to cast your vote

Sara Peterson, Holley Bayne, and Brian Schoenfelder from the City of Sitka's Municipal Clerk Office join KCAW for the Morning Interview to explain what is on the table this election, as well as how to cast your vote both during the early voting period and on election day.

Listen: assembly candidates field questions from Sitkans in Raven Radio forum

Candidates vying for a seat on the Sitka Assembly gathered in Raven Radio’s air room on Tuesday (9-16-25) to discuss issues important to Sitkans and how they’d govern if elected.

Roll call! Ramshackle Cabaret is recruiting cast and crew for upcoming shows

Shelby Williams and Christian Litten from the Ramshackle Cabaret join KCAW for the Morning Interview to speak on their upcoming info session for their season, and the importance of having spaces for "weird" art, and the role the arts play in activism.