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‘Transition Sitka’ invites stakeholders to identify location for a public EV charger

Transition Sitka is helping the Alaska Energy Authority find a location for a single, public ev charging station (with four ports) in the community.

New Sitka Youth Soccer partnership promises more opportunities for players, coaches

Liberty Siegle, of Sitka Youth Soccer, and Brian Lux, of Alaska Rush Soccer Club, joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss the organizations' new partnership, what it means right now and what it will mean for the future of Sitka Youth Soccer.

‘She Kills Monsters’ brings fantasy roleplaying to Sitka stage

Sitka High School Theater Department director Christian Litten, and actors Sagan McLaughlin and Izzy Williams join us to discuss the group's upcoming play. Listen here:

Four US House Candidates answer questions at Bethel forum: here’s how to listen

On May 6, Bethel Native Corporation will sponsor a Candidate Forum for four of the candidates running in the U.S. House Special Election. Emil Notti, Mary Peltola, Tara Sweeney, and Sarah Palin will answer questions about rural issues.

Visit Sitka to host ‘Summer Expo’ this Friday

Sitka Chamber and Visit Sitka executive director Rachel Roy joins us to discuss the Summer Expo planned from 3-6 p.m. on May 6 at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

Sitka Public Library presents ‘Re-Emergence’ art exhibit this weekend

The opening reception for Sitka Public Library Art Exhibition's Re-Emergence exhibit featuring works by ten local artists is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 29. Sarah Lawrie and Margie Steward joined KCAW's Peter Apathy to discuss the upcoming event. Listen here:

Sitka’s tree and landscape committee members discuss spring plans

Joe D'Arienzo and Deb Miller from Sitka's Tree & Landscape Committee joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the group's plans this spring. Listen here:

UPDATE: New data show volcanic uplift has been constant below Mt. Edgecumbe since 2018

An analysis of satellite radar data shows that almost 11 inches of uplift has occurred over a broad area just east of the Mt. Edgecumbe crater since 2018 -- as magma "intrudes" into the crust below.

The CorvidEYE: Sitkans celebrate Earth Day at 21st annual Parade of Species

The event, which is hosted by the Sitka Conservation Society encourages Sitkans to dress as their favorite plants, animals and bugs in observance of Earth Day. Many sported silly hats, animal onesies, or hand crafted costumes as they paraded from downtown Sitka's Lincoln street to the Sitka Fine Arts Campus.

Sheet’ká Family Challenge connects kids with the outdoors, and families with each other

Kari Sagel, with the Sitka School District, and Lisa Hodges, with the Center for Community's Early Learning Program, discuss the Sheet’ká Family Challenge, a multi-agency project to provide free and fun activities for kids and families over the next couple of months.