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UAS offers auto maintenance tips

UAS is offering a one-day seminar on basic auto maintenance as part of its community education programming.

FedEx staffing shortage in Sitka led to delayed shipments of everything from pet food to meds and vaccines

Fedex has been struggling to keep up with Sitka’s shipping needs over the last month. The corporation says it’s just a temporary service delay and they’re fixing it, but some Sitkans worry they haven’t solved the problem, and it’s affecting deliveries of everything from pet food to vaccines.

School Board Write-In Candidate: Steve Morse

Steve Morse is a retired teacher from the Sitka School District. During his tenure with SSD, Morse worked in special education as a speech therapist, working with ages preschool through high school.

‘Orange Shirt Day’ a chance to confront, and learn from the history of residential schools

"Orange Shirt Day" is an annual observance that began in Canada, but has meaning for many Alaskans. Sitka's parade begins at noon Friday, September 29, and will cover a route from Crescent Harbor to the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi.

September 26, 2023: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

The agenda for tonight’s Sitka Assembly meeting is the shortest it's been in recent memory, with just a few items up for consideration. It’s the last regular meeting before the municipal election on October 3.

Artist-in-residence shares art forms, stories

As part of the Alaska Native Artist Residency Program, Koyukon-Athabascan artist Selina Alexander will share her art through several events over the next few days.

Sentinel Sports: Cross country meet the biggest ever in Sitka, with over 160 participants

Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor joins KCAW's Robert Woolsey to talk about the huge Cross Country meet held in Sitka just over a week ago.

In Prop. 2, panelists see opportunity to improve schools without waiting for the state

On Wednesday evening (9-20-22), KCAW’s Robert Woolsey moderated a live forum on Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 with panelists Todd Gebler and Felix Myers, who both sit on the Sitka School Board, and with Deidre Jenson, who is assistant superintendent of schools.

Listen: School board candidate offers views on superintendent hire, teacher negotiations

Tom Williams is the only candidate for school board that Sitka voters will see on the October municipal ballot. Williams appeared in a KCAW Election Forum to answer questions from listeners. An official write-in candidate, Stephen Morse, was invited to appear, but was unable to attend.

Sitka Counseling hosts annual Recovery Walk this weekend

The Sitka Counseling Prevention department is hosting their annual Recovery and Wellness Walk on Saturday, September 23. Loyd Platson and Clover Snelling-Klanott joined KCAW's Cathryn Klusmeier to discuss the walk which celebrates drug and alcohol recovery month.

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