Tuck Harry is the executive director of the Alaska Academy for Drug Abuse Prevention- which trains young people in how to become drug abuse prevention specialists. He joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the opioid and fentanyl crisis in the state, and one particularly dangerous drug that goes by the street name ISO or tranq. Listen to their conversation here:
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Brave Heart Volunteers is launching an auction at the Rainy Day Bazaar. Ellie Jansen and Michele Friedman joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to discuss the upcoming fundraiser. Listen here:
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Actor Keith Greinier and producer Shannon Haugland joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the upcomming production of Amélie The Musical.
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Daily Sitka Sentinel sports editor Garland Kennedy joins KCAW's Robert Woolsey to talk about the successes of Sitka and Mt. Edgecumbe high schools in the Eastern Conference basketball tournament held last week. Kennedy also shares some phenomenal news about a former Mt. Edgecumbe wrestler, Sydnee Kimber.
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21-year old Brooke Mulligan will serve four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide, in the death of Terry Carlson, Jr. two years ago. Mulligan crossed the centerline in her Jeep and struck Carlson head-on while he was on a bicycle in March of 2021. She fled the scene without stopping, and when confronted by police, denied involvement in the incident.
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Chuck Miller tells us that "Our Granparents Teachings" is making a comeback on Raven Radio -- in collaboration with ArtChange, Inc. ArtChange is also co-hosting a storytelling event with the Salty Spoke Bike Co-op, "Dream Cycles," on Tuesday, March 21.
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The snow is starting to melt, and in Sitka that means the start of the Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery is around the corner.
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The first-ever Electrification Expo in Sitka will be held this Saturday, March 18, 11 am - 2 pm at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Expo visitors will find information on how to save money through home weatherization, using electric vehicles, solar energy, heat pumps, and more. Organizer Leah Mason joined KCAW's Erin Fulton on The Morning Interview to discuss the event.
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For the seventh year in a row, Sitka High School's Drama Debate and Forensics team scored big at the Alaska State Championship DDF Tournament. Coach Christian Litten and two state champions, Aiden LaFriniere and Isabelle Schmetzer, joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss the competition and the group's first trip to nationals this summer. Listen here:
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Portable Southeast is an island-hopping art show designed to break down the physical and social barriers that divide the Alaska Panhandle. It showcases art from Alaskan artists across six different communities, including Sitka.
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