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Some must leave home to get help

For all its prevalence in Alaskan communities, drug addiction can be a difficult health care problem to manage.

Sitka Fine Arts Camp begins summer programming

The Sitka Fine Arts Camp has begun their summer programming! Executive Director Rodger Schmidt joined us in the studio to talk about this summer's shows and special programs. Downloadable audio

Photos: Paddling to Celebration 2016

Celebration, a 4-day festival honoring Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures began yesterday (06-08-16). And while some of the festival goers arrived by plane or boat, several dozen pulled themselves to shore.

Hawaiian language revitalization a model for Alaska

Xh’unei Lance Twitchell is studying language immersion schools in Hawaii, to bring the model to Southeast Alaska. Central Council has pledged to build a preschool this fall.

Run, cruise, and root beer floats among upcoming station events

Ken and Amy joined us in the studio to talk about Only Fools Run at Midnight, the Beatles and Barbecue Solstice Cruise, and the 4th of July Root Beer Floats. Downloadable audio.

Spencer: Volunteerism creates a lifelong ‘passion for service’

The nation’s chief service officer says volunteerism has broad public support, and programs like Americorps and Senior Corps will survive the transition to a new presidential administration.

Free breastfeeding support group offered at Yoga Union

Sharon Sullivan with Sitka Community Hospital will be leading a breastfeeding mothers' support group on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the Yoga Union. The classes will continue for the next three months. Downloadable audio

Sitka cooperative extension office to close this fall

The cooperative extension at University of Alaska Southeast is closing its doors. The news broke after state budget reductions forced the University of Alaska to cut nearly one million dollars from the program, which provides agricultural, health, and community development training.

Sitka man’s derby win worth the 57-year wait

The winner of the 61st Sitka Salmon Derby has waited a long time for his fish. Bob Bernhardt has been trying for the top king salmon in the event since his brother Ernie beat him 57 years ago.

Quartet spends final weeks performing together in Sitka

Violinists Cecily Ward and violist Ethan Filner, founding members of the Cypress String Quartet, joined us in the studio with Zuill Bailey, artistic director for the Sitka Summer Music Festival. The Cypress String Quartet performs again Wednesday June 8, 6:30 p.m. at The Mean Queen. Downloadable audio