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“Peter Pan” plays in Sitka

The age-old favorite "Peter Pan" is taking the stage in Sitka this weekend. Zeke Blackwell of Young Performers Theater discussed how the actors grew throughout the rehearsal process.Downloadable audio.

35th Anniversary of the Prinsendam, Part 3: The Reporting

Just as the Prinsendam is one of the greatest rescue stories of all time, it is also one of greatest achievements of regional journalism. This is the third installment in a three-part series on the 35th Anniversary of the Prinsendam rescue.

Construction on Sitka Public Library moves inward

Last week, the construction site for Sitka’s new library was opened to the public for tours. After a year of work, framing on the new building is complete and Dawson Construction, along with a variety of subcontractors, is focusing on interior work. And most of it will be glass.

Sitkans detail impacts of 2016 ferry system cuts

Sitkans affected by substantial ferry service cuts will voice their concerns during a rally and legislative listening session at noon Friday (10-23-15). Here are some of the impacts they expect.

Forest service talks trails

The U.S. Forest Service is trying to learn more about the users of trails and recreation sites in the Tongass National Forest. Mike Mullin, natural resource specialist with the Sitka Ranger District, discussed the National Visitor Use Monitoring Program that every federal forest employs. Downloadable audio.

We have a winner!

We are happy to announce the winner of this year’s Raven Radio Alaska Airlines raffle is...

35th Anniversary of the Prinsendam, Part 2: The Response

On October 4 and 5, 1980, more than 500 passengers and crew from the Prinsendam were pulled out of lifeboats in the Gulf of Alaska as the cruise ship burned and sank. Survivors, with nothing but the clothes on their backs, began arriving in Sitka, This is part two of a three-part series.