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Two chances to see improv in Sitka this weekend

Professional improvisers and local talent will showcase their skills in two improv shows this weekend.

Police investigating unattended death in Sitka

The Sitka Police Department is investigating the death of a 67-year-old woman.

Sitka’s CTE program combines academics with hands-on experience

Mike Vieira, career and technical education instructor with the Sitka School District, joined the Morning Interview to discuss the evolving nature of vocational education, now called career and technical education (CTE).

Sarah Hughes News Residency

Raven Radio’s News Residency is a one-year program for early-career journalists looking to further develop their skills in a supportive, small newsroom environment in Sitka, Alaska, with a proven track record for training the next generation of exceptional audio journalists.

Murder and dessert are on the menu for weekend fundraiser

Rebecca Poulson and author Betsy Longenbaugh joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the event, which features sweet treats and a presentation from Longenbaugh on the "Birdman of Alcatraz."

Community knowledge-holders, culture bearers, researchers, and students to gather at upcoming State of the Sound event

Lauren Bell, research director at the Sitka Sound Science Center, Lauren Wild, a professor of applied sciences, and Ellen Chenoweth, professor of marine biology, joined the Morning Interview to discuss the upcoming "State of the Sound" event in Sitka.

Sitkans to hold ‘Lady Justice’ bonfire vigil on MLK Day

A group of Sitkans will host a bonfire vigil next week. Organizer Pat Kehoe and musician Linny Simkin joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the event, which will feature music, candle-lighting, a symbolic Lady Justice figure.

Local advocates share resources, info for Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and in Sitka a local group is getting the word out about how to protect youth from the dangers of trafficking and its many forms.

Parks and Rec launches spring programming, including new guitar club

The new year marks the start of a lot of activities in Sitka, for students and the wider community. Kevin Knox, Parks and Recreation coordinator, Rachel Fox, aquatic supervisor, and Elle Campbell, recreation activities specialist, joined the Morning Interview to talk about upcoming programming.

January 13, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

At its meeting tonight (1-13-26), the Sitka Assembly will consider pushing Municipal Administrator John Leach’s resignation date from May 30 til Dec. 18.