KCAW Staff, Author at KCAW

Call for entries: ‘Forest to the Sea’ theme of 2025 Sitka Wearable Art Show

Jeff Budd and Bobbi Jordan with the Greater Sitka Arts Council are inviting designers to participate in the Sitka Wearable Art Show, scheduled for two performances on February 8, 2025. The theme this year is "Forest to the Sea." Designers are asked to apply by December 13, 2024.

Blatchley Pool to reopen in November under Sitka’s new Parks and Recreation division

The transfer of school district maintenance to the Sitka Maintenance Department should be invisible to the public, with one big exception: The Blatchley Swimming Pool will be managed by Sitka Parks and Recreation.

2024 WhaleFest! explores life in a dynamic ocean

WhaleFest! is October 31 - Nov 3 in Sitka. This year's theme is "Shifting Boundaries, New Horizons." Sitka Sound Science Center Director Arleigh Reynolds shares details about the symposium events and keynote presentation.

Sitka at ‘Medium Risk’ of landslides until 7 p.m. Saturday, October 12

The Sitka Landslide Risk dashboard went to "Medium Risk" at about 1:20 this afternoon, Saturday, October 12. Based on the current forecast, Sitka will remain at "Medium Risk" until 7 p.m. this evening. Learn more online at sitkalandslide.org.

Xóots Elementary book fair kicks off with open gym party

Jill Lecrone and Brenna Cummings from Xóots Elementary joined KCAW to discuss the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Listen to their conversation here:

Visiting scientist returns to Southeast to study Tongass carbon cycle

Dr. Gavin McNicol fell in love with the Tongass during a residency at UAS in Juneau. He's back now as a Scientist in Residency Fellow at the Sitka Sound Science Center for the month of October.

Commentary: Project 2025 poses alarming threat to Alaska

My name is Tory OʼConnell Curran and this is my opinion. Alaskans may vote early beginning October 21st. Voting for Trump and Vance includes supporting Project 2025, the Presidential Transition Project of the Heritage Foundation. I would like to highlight a few things that would mean for Alaskans that you might not be aware of: