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Fire department extinguishes car fire at scrap yard

Sitka firefighters responded to a blaze at the scrap yard at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park on Wednesday morning (4-19-23).

‘The Squirrel and Bear’ exhibit wraps up on Friday

For the last two weeks, an exhibit honoring the legacy of artists Eric and Pam Bealer has been open to the public in downtown Sitka. Marian Allen, Maite Lorente, and Steven Lawrie joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss tomorrow night's closing of 'The Squirrel and Bear' art event.

KCAW Spring Drive 2023 Thank You Gifts

Take a look at our special edition swag for the Spring membership drive. This soft hoodie is...

Sitka School Board looks to close ‘opportunity gap,’ boosts pay for Ventures aides

Standardized tests don't necessarily demonstrate a lack of ability on the part of Native Alaskans students, but more likely a lack of opportunity. The Sitka School Board wants to close the 'Opportunity Gap.'

A five-decade tradition, Sitka’s New Archangel Dancers seek new members both onstage and off

The New Archangel Dancers is one of Sitka's oldest nonprofit organizations. Begun in 1969, the group celebrates Sitka's history through dance. Recruitment for performers and other volunteers is year-round.

ALFA’s Crew Training Program open for applicants

ALFA's Crew Training Program can be a better way to get into commercial fishing that walking the docks. Applications are being taken now for all gear groups, for all or part of the season.

Audio Postcard: Babysitters-in-training learn about health, nutrition, and the responsibility of caring for someone else’s child

A group of middle school students in Sitka is tackling the community's childcare crisis head-on, by taking a 15-hour babysitting certification course.

The Mount Edgecumbe Radio Club Archives

Tune in to Raven Radio every Sunday from 8 to 9PM to listen to the latest from The AV Club. Heartbreaks, February 19th What Makes Home, Home?, February 26 New Beginnings, March 5th Time, March 12 March 19 March 26 The Mount...

Sitka Conservation Society’s annual meeting a time to celebrate the year’s victories, and to plan future work

Andrew Thoms and Heather Bauscher discuss plans for the Sitka Conservation Society's annual meeting, which is taking place tonight (6 p.m. Thursday, February 9, Mean Queen Dungeon). The meeting is not just to plan for the future, but also a chance to celebrate major conservation gains in the state.