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Tribute to Robert ‘Pignose Bob’ Jacobs

Bob Jacobs was a legendary presence on the KCAW airwaves. He was also a creative and accomplished...

Sitka Pride Planning Committee to host slew of events in celebration of pride month

June is international pride month and to celebrate, the Sitka Pride Planning Committee has put together a jam packed schedule of community events throughout the mon

Job Opportunity: Retail Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARYKCAW is seeking a part-time Retail Coordinator. The Retail Coordinator will be...

Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse seek public comment

The Executive Director of the Alaska Mental Health Board, Beverly Schoonover joins KCAW's Brooke Schafer in discussion about the Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse public comment event this Thursday

Home test kits more reliable after the onset of COVID symptoms

COVID cases are beginning a slow climb in Alaska again. During a statewide teleconference last week (5-11-22), health experts answered questions about the ongoing effort to vaccinate residents, and the role of home testing, now that rapid antigen tests are widely available over-the-counter.

Dance groups unite on Saturday to raise money for St. Michael’s repairs

New Archangel Dancers Tori Hay, Celeste Tydinco, and Heleena VanVeen, along with Sitka Studio of Dance director Melinda McAdams, share details of this weekend's dance fundraiser for St. Michael's Cathedral (6 p.m. Saturday, May 21, Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi, $20/10 at Old Harbor Books or at the door).