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Sitka fugitive goes ‘underground’ to elude capture

A fugitive from justice in Sitka was arrested Wednesday evening (1-27-16), after police located him hiding in a tunnel system he had dug under a trailer park.

Sitka Cirque stretches its offerings

Frances Donohoe, the director of Sitka Cirque, gives updates about the program. Downloadable audio.

Sitka’s homeless get help

Dozens of Sitkans showed up to the Salvation Army on Tuesday (01-26-16) to get help applying for their Permanent Fund Dividends, blood pressure checks and warm clothes. The fair was part of the nationwide event called Project Homeless Connect that brings services to those in need.

STA to receive $2.8 million from settlement

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska is awaiting a $2.8 million dollar check, the result of a historic class action lawsuit against the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Pony up for Raven Radio!

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How a deer can cause a plane crash

Throughout this year’s hunting season, Sitka’s airport has been contending with an unusual issue: dead deer. Carcasses have been washing up on the runway since November, attracting birds. And this has posed a big problem to business as usual.

Assembly backs local proposal for marijuana tax remittance

On Tuesday (01-26-16), the Assembly distributed several awards of recognition and heard a proposal from the Marijuana Advisory Committee regarding taxations on marijuana products.

Medicaid isn’t just for seniors

Under Medicaid expansion, thousands of more people are now eligible for health care from the state.

High schoolers battle with bots

High schoolers from around Southeast met in Sitka on Wednesday (1-27-16) to duke it out with their robots at a regional First Tech Challenge.

Telemedicine expands patient care at SCH

Patrick Williams, Sitka Community Hospital's injury prevention coordinator and Steve Hartford, Director of Operations, discuss the new telemedicine programs at the hospital. Currently the hospital uses services from Providence and Alaska Psychiatric Institute.