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State cuts could close one Sitka harbor

If budget cuts eliminate a state matching-grant program for marine facilities, Sitka could have to close one of its boat harbors. At least three are scheduled for work over the next 10 years.

Live radio theater airing in Sitka

Three radio theater plays will be performed in Sitka this November. Producer Shannon Haugland and playwright Zachary Desmond stopped by KCAW to discuss the plays. Downloadable audio.

35th Anniversary of the Prinsendam, Part 1: The Rescue

It’s been called the greatest high seas rescue in the history of the Coast Guard. 35 years ago on October 4th, the luxury cruise liner Prinsendam caught fire in Gulf of Alaska, between Yakutat and Sitka. KCAW's Rich McClear brings us part one of a three part series.

Sitka Lady Wolves talk teamwork

The Sitka Wolves Girls Volleyball teams have their last home games of the season and senior night tonight (10-20-15). Four players from the senior players -- Trista, Shelby, Min and Erin -- talked about the sport as well as how they have grown as a team. Downloadable audio.

“Slave auction” name eliminated amid NAACP criticism

The Anchorage chapter of the NAACP called attention to an evening event called the “slave auction” - condemning it as insensitive to the African American community of Alaska. Hosted by a local bar, organizers defended the auction, but agreed to change the name.

Alaska Day Parade 2015

From tots to tourists, everyone enjoyed themselves at the Alaska Day festivities and parade on Sunday.

One Russian is here!

Though the 68 Russian performers are still in Moscow, awaiting visas, one Russian did step off the plane today (10-17-15). Russian Deputy Consul General Khalit Aisin will be in Sitka all this weekend to partake in the Alaska Day festivities.

Listen: Pipes and Drums for Alaska Day

Yesterday (10-16-15), thirteen members from the band touched down and treated spectators at the Cable House to a show, kilts and all. Listen to clips of their performance here.

Birthday Boat

Stephen Rhoads had a big surprise on his 40th birthday this week when he found his boat was decked out with hearts, banners and balloons in Eliason Harbor.

Exploring the ‘sublethal’ effects of oil spills and their aftermath

How do we account for the animals affected by oil spills which don’t immediately die? Recently, a team from the Mote Marine Laboratory was in Sitka to study this very problem.