A fisherman's exceptional preparation made his rescue (and that of his two dogs) a fairly straightforward matter, after the Bailey Bay sank in Freshwater Bay early Wednesday morning.
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KCAW will broadcast Alaska's Native Voice from the 2022 AFN Convention 7-8 p.m. Thursday, October 20, and 8-9 p.m. Friday, October 21. Find a link here to a livestream from the event.
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Over the years Sitkans have begun to explore new meaning for Alaska Day, as the bands, military and civilian marching units, and community-wide festivities have made room for a more thoughtful understanding of the significance of the Alaska Transfer.
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Sitka Whalefest committee members Lauren Wild and Madison Kosma joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss their work, the science symposium, and the 2022 theme for Whalefest: “How It’s Made: Courting, Babies & Growth.”
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Organizers behind the Sitka Health Summit's childcare goal are hosting a kickoff event this weekend. Kari Sagel and Annette Evans joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss the childcare fair, happening this Saturday, October 22 at Blatchley Middle School.
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The Sitka boys Cross Country team had four finishers in the top ten in last weekend's (10-8-22) state meet in Anchorage, and claimed a second place title in Division II. The Sitka girls had the numbers one and two finishers, which helped carry them to fourth-place. Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy runs through the highlights with KCAW's Robert Woolsey.
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Alaska Wildlife Troopers have concluded their investigation into the shooting death of a brown bear by a 16-year old in a Sitka neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
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Dr. Scotty Gabara used to be afraid of the water, until he learned to SCUBA dive. Now it's his career. He'll share his research with Sitkans in several programs throughout the months of October-November.
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A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka recovered the body of a missing hunter on Tuesday morning (10-11-22).
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Education director Janet Clarke joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer in the studio to discuss the educational opportunities at WhaleFest this fall.
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