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Board considers $100 offer for Fortress bear habitat

One of the original tenants at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park in Sitka is offering to buy the property it’s leased for the last 12 years, but the deal is not sitting well with the park’s board.

Healthcare navigator steers Sitkans toward Medicaid

Since September 1 low-income Alaskans have been able to sign up for Medicaid in Alaska. We checked in with a local health insurance “navigator” to find out if Sitkans were taking advantage of the opportunity.

Citizens’ Task Force balances revenues, spending, growth

Citizens' Task Force chair Rob Allen, and Sitka chief administrative officer Jay Sweeney, outline the role of the CTF, and put the group's challenges into context. They describe Sitka as one of the most comprehensively-governed communities in Alaska. Downloadable audio.

Santa Claus comes to town at Landlubbers parade

Santa arrived in town via firetruck on Sunday (12-20-15) during the Landlubbers Christmas Parade on Lincoln Street. The man in red then heard present requests at Kettleson Memorial Library and handed out books to dozens of bright-eyed kids.

Christmas decorations light up Sitka

Mike Romine is a Sitka man with a love of Christmas lights. His home has become an attraction every December with its huge displays, coordinated to musical hits. But this season, as Sitkans work to recover from a deadly natural disaster, the lights hold a special meaning.

Poet shares latest collection

Caroline Goodwin is the poet laureate of San Mateo county, and daughter of Sitkans Bill and Nancy Yaw Davis. Downloadable audio.

‘Star Wars’ hits Sitka

A line snaked out the door at the Coliseum Theater on Thursday night, as people anxiously waited to see “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the latest in the famous science fiction series.

STA fills vacant seats with Gray and Way

On Wednesday night (12-16-15), the Sitka Tribe of Alaska filled two vacant seats on the council at its regular meeting. After hearing verbal testimony from four candidates, the council appointed and swore in Clara Gray and Lesa Way to a two-year term.

New Raven Hoodies are Here!

Just in time for the Holidays: Raven Radio zip hoodies are back in stock – in burgundy!...

Sitka Children’s Museum opening Jan. 13

Jeanette Farah, creator of the Sitka Children's Museum, discusses the benefits of pretend play for kids and the opening of the new museum on Jan. 13, 2016. Downloadable audio.