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Artists prepare for upcoming Wearable Arts show

It's not too early to start thinking about the runway. Jeff Budd is the organizer of the Wearable Art Show, which will be held March 26 at the PAC. Downloadable audio.

Police paying for cabs to prevent DUIs

The Sitka Police Department is being proactive when it comes to drunk driving this holiday season.

Sitka High wrestler talks shop, home match

Josh Young, Sitka High School wrestler and senior, chats about training for the season and an upcoming home match on the activities report, hosted by the Sitka Sentinel's Tom Hesse. Downloadable audio.

Sitka police identify burglar

Sitka police say they have identified the suspect in the Harry Race Pharmacy burglary, which occurred earlier this month.

Mt. Edgecumbe students celebrate turkey day together

Many Mt. Edgecumbe High School students were far from home on Thanksgiving but each year the boarding school hosts a dinner for its students.

Boys get ready to run with SAFV program

Lauren Havens, school program coordinator for Sitkans Against Family Violence, coach Wes Holloway and three young runners talk about Keet Gooshi Heen's "Boys Run" program. Downloadable audio.

After vandalism, caretaker for the dead receives unexpected help

On a clear night in September, a group of vandals desecrated a 200-year old cemetery in Sitka, tipping over headstones. The caretaker, 61-year old Bob Sam, discovered the damage the next morning.

The real Sitka journey of Steinbeck’s ‘Doc Ricketts’

A new collection of essays about one of the most iconic figures in American literature has been published, shedding new light on his connections to Alaska -- and to "Star Wars."

City acts to avoid 80% power outage

The Sitka Electric Department is concerned about more power failures, due to aging transformers at the Marine Street substation. The Sitka Assembly also voted this week to give regulatory power to the citizen-led Marijuana Advisory Committee.

Garden mentoring program recruiting families

Michelle Putz and Jennifer Carter, with the Sitka Local Foods Network, are seeking families to enroll in a free, 2-year, garden mentoring program. Anyone is welcome to apply. For more information call Putz at 747 2708 or visit the Sitka Local Foods Network online.Downloadable audio.