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Salvaged charter boat returned to Sitka, two remain missing

Two people remain missing after a charter vessel capsized near Sitka over Memorial Day weekend. The 30-foot aluminum boat was returned to Sitka by a salvage crew Monday (6-5-23).

Sitka scallop fishery a test of one entrepreneur’s ingenuity and skill

There aren’t many scallop fisheries in Alaska. While the mollusks are plentiful in Southeast waters, harvesting them is resource and time intensive. KCAW’s Ezra Dan spoke with a local scallop fisherman who is bringing the delicacy to dinner tables in Sitka and Southeast, with sustainability in mind.

Sitka Music Festival celebrates ‘Rachmaninoff at 150’

Each week in June, musicians from the Sitka Music Festival will join us to discuss upcoming concerts. On Wednesday (5-31-23) the festival's artistic director and Grammy award winning cellist Zuill Bailey joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss performances set for this weekend, featuring the works of Mahler, Piazzolla, Schumann, and a Rachmaninoff retrospective.

Weekend workshop to train aspiring trail masters

A free Trail Master Summit workshop will be offered in Sitka, teaching the science and techniques of sustainable trails.

Grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks, summer is here and Sentinel Sports is back!

The Sitka High School track team dominated at regionals last weekend, and both the baseball and softball teams are fighting for a chance at state in regional tournaments this weekend. Sitka Sentinel sports editor Garland Kennedy joined KCAW's Katherine Rose (pinch hitting for News Director Robert Woolsey) to talk all things summer sports. Listen here:

Assembly approves city budget for next fiscal year

Next city year’s budget now has a seal of approval from the Sitka Assembly, with a $17,000 surplus.

Music festival will keep classical fans “Bizet” this June

The Sitka Music Festival is gearing up for performances starting May 31 and continuing through the month of June. Sitka Music Festival Executive Director Alexander Serio joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss this summer's line-up.

From brunch cruises to storytelling, an eventful month planned for Sitka Pride

Last year, Pride Month in Sitka was celebrated with the community's first ever Pride parade. This year, that tradition will continue, accompanied by a brunch cruise, drag shows, and storytelling and youth-focused events happening throughout the month. Sitka Pride Month volunteer and coordinator Michael Mausbach joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss plans for the month ahead. Listen here:

Forest Service hosts workshops, listening sessions on future projects

Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy Forestry Management workshops and listening sessions are coming to Sitka May 19 & 20. Ashley Bolwerk and Cody Mosley are with the US Forest Service, Sitka Ranger District. They joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer for the morning interview to discuss the event. Listen here:

Got bears? Defenders of Wildlife’s ‘Coexistence’ program will reimburse Sitkans for electric fences

Defenders of Wildlife are offering up to $500 to reimburse Alaskans interested in purchasing an electric fence to secure their garbage, chicken coops, or other qualifying bear attractants.