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Seasons Greetings from the Raven Radio Elves!

If you were hoping for more of the Raven Radio Elves, have no fear! They're back at it again, spreading magic and good cheer!

House fire in Pelican; no injuries

A fire burned down a home in Pelican yesterday afternoon (12-16-15). The occupants - two adults and three children - were not home at the time.

Ferries keep old underage travel rules, for now

The Alaska Marine Highway System is not changing its rules for children traveling solo anytime soon. Rules proposed a year ago have not been implemented.

Tlingit Solstice bonfire celebrates New Year

Roby Littlefield and Nels Lawson talked about plans for a Tlingit Solstice Bonfire, on Mon Dec 21. Downloadable audio.

New businesses feature baked treats

Three of Sitka’s new business ventures have at least one thing in common – mouthwatering baked treats.

Expert talks changes to Social Security benefits

Financial expert Cyndy Gibson discusses changes to Social Security in the “Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.” The bill closed some loopholes and changed some benefits. Downloadable audio.

“Lullabies, Legends & Lies” host passes on

Burt Augst, the longtime Raven Radio supporter and host of "Lullabies, Legends & Lies" passed away December 5th. Burt and Steve Will often bantered as Burt's show ended and Steve's "Air Traffic Control with Xeno" began. Former Program Director Jake Schumacher said today, "Somewhere Burt and Xeno are making great radio together." Burt also played the role of Barney Watt, owner of Esmeralda the Bear, in the locally produced radio theater series "Haven Bay." Burt stayed in touch and supported Raven Radio since 1989, when he and his wife moved to Nashville. He last visited Sitka in 2012, during Raven Radio's 30th anniversary celebrations. You can read Burt's obituary here.

Sitka wins clean harbor certification

Sitka is the fourth recipient of a statewide "Alaskan Clean Harbors" certificate. Along with Homer, Seward, and Haines, Sitka’s harbor system was recognized in October by the Alaska Clean Harbors Advisory Committee for meeting 88 best management practices.

Listen Here: 2015 Live Radio Theater!

In November 20, 2015, a host of talented Sitkans with the GSAC Sitka Community Theater put on a production of four live radio dramas. There's two original plays, a re-telling of the classic "Pride and Prejudice," and a romantic comedy with a twist.

Research center comes ashore in Warm Springs Bay

The Center for Coastal Conservation has acquired the former general store in Warm Springs Bay, and has plans to expand its research programs beyond humpback whales.