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Lack Family Band stops in Sitka for weekend of concerts ahead of state fair

The Lack Family Band is in Sitka this weekend, on their way to Haines to headline the Southeast Alaska State Fair for the 11th consecutive year.

July 11, 2023: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

Voters may get to weigh in on two ballot propositions in this year’s municipal election. When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight it will consider a proposition that, if approved by voters, would retain the 1-percent seasonal sales tax increase, and to use the revenue to replace aging school infrastructure.

Citizen science meets tech in new berry monitoring project

Salmonberries are ripe and ready, and the promise of huckleberry and blueberry season is on the horizon in Sitka. But with warming temperatures, scientists say climate change could make berry picking more challenging in the future. And there’s a gap in knowledge about how berries are changing in Southeast Alaska, specifically. A new study in Sitka is underway to close that gap.

Town hall to kick off community garden project

Sitka Community Gardens organizer Joel Hanson joined KCAW to discuss tonight's town hall, which will be facilitated by the city's planning department. Listen here:

Science Center to dedicate renovated mill building and hatchery Friday

The Sitka Sound Science Center is holding a ribbon-cutting on the restored Mill Building and hatchery on July 7. Executive Director Lisa Busch and board member Michael Mausbach joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer for the morning interview to share details.

Grand Jury indicted three Sitkans in June

A Grand Jury indicted three Sitkans last month, on charges ranging from assault and burglary to driving a boat under the influence.

Dust off your cameras and break out the buttered popcorn for Sitka’s movie trailer challenge

This summer, Sitkans are invited to unleash their creativity with a movie trailer challenge. Shannon Haugland Rob Poulson joined KCAW's Andrew Hames to discuss the upcoming event, sponsored by the Sitka Film Society in partnership with the Coliseum Theater.

Old cars/unique cars rev up Sitka’s July 4th Celebration

Jeff Budd and Dan Jones are calling on other old car owners to join them at Whale Park Tuesday morning (7-4-23) for a drive through town in celebration of the Fourth of July. The drive begins at 10:30 a.m. sharp.

Two injured in vehicle rollover

Two males were transported to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center early Thursday (6-29-23) after their vehicle rolled over in the overflow parking lot of the Old Sitka Boat Launch. Police are investigating.

Maritime Heritage’s July 4 cruise combines history and wildlife

Sitka Maritime Heritage Society board member Bruce Gazaway, and new executive director Keith Nyitray, share details about the society's annual Fourth of July WWII & Wildlife cruise (departs Crescent Harbor 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, $65 adults, $40 children 12 and under).