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Health coverage opens for enrollment

Andrea Thomas, insurance enrollment specialist at SEARHC, discusses open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace through the Affordable Care Act. Downloadable audio.

Alaska Sacred Harp singers convene in Sitka

Sacred Harp singing is a traditional American gospel genre from the South. Several dozen Alaskans involved in the style gathered in Sitka last weekend to share songs and work on their technique.

Mt. Edgecumbe Girls Volleyball team psyched about season

For the school activities report today, Payton Weisz, Tori Thomas and Martha Kasayulie from Mt. Edgecumbe High School's girls volleyball team came by to chat about their season this year as defending state champions. Downloadable audio.

Full audio: Listening to Yellow Cedar

Kimi Eisele is a Writer in Residence here at the Island Institute. Her radio essay, "Listening to Yellow Cedar," aired on Raven Radio Sunday, Oct. 25th. This personal investigation looks at the yellow cedar tree and its importance culturally, economically and as part of the temperate rain forest ecosystem.

Repeated vandalism in historic Sitka cemetery

In Sitka, a 200-year old cemetery was severely vandalized by an unknown party this weekend. This is the third time the Russian Orthodox Cemetery was targeted in the past two months. In this most recent incident, vandals knocked over 25 headstones.

Reeder leaves perch at Alaska Raptor Center

Debbie Reeder is leaving her post as executive director of the Alaska Raptor Center in a few short...

Kluting recognized for service

During almost three decades of volunteering with Sitka Mountain Rescue, Don Kluting saved 15 lives while assisting the U.S. Coast Guard.

“Be safe, Be Seen” program and coat raffle

Doug Osborne, the Director of Health Promotion at Sitka Community Hospital, to discuss biking and walking safety. Downloadable audio.

Get funky at Stardust Ball: Listen to the band here!

Check out the HOT dance tunes from Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme by clicking below! Tickets...

Naa Kahídi needs new roof

The Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi is overdue for an upgrade. At Wednesday’s (10-21-15) STA meeting, general manager Lawrence SpottedBird shared plans to apply for funding from a $600,000 to replace the yellow cedar roof with a synthetic polymer.