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Memorial fund established for Diaz brothers

Officials have released the names of the two landslide victims recovered on Wednesday and Thursday. They have been identified as brothers Elmer and Ulises Diaz, ages 26 and 25.

Know an outstanding woman who deserves recognition?

Hilary Morgan, the CEO of YWCA Alaska, discusses YWCA Alaska/BP's annual award for women leaders. The Women of Achievement Awards is an annual evening soiree that honors ten Alaskan women who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in their professional life, and made contributions to their community. The deadline to nominate a woman of distinction is 5 p.m. today (08-21-15). Morgan also discusses the gender pay gap in Alaska. Downloadable audio.

Postcard: Training the next generation of Tlingit speakers

A week-long Tlingit immersion project wrapped up earlier this month in Sitka (08-07-15). About 60 attendees ranging in age from 5 to 50 packed Mt. Edgecumbe High School's Heritage Hall to learn and play in Tlingit. One activity was a Tlingit spelling bee. KCAW's Sarah Gibson met the program organizer, Heather Powell, and sent this audio postcard.

Evacuation order lifted for So. Kramer Avenue

As of 5:30 PM Thursday (8-20-15) Sitka authorities have lifted the evacuation order for residents of Kramer Avenue south of Jacob Circle. An evacuation order remains in place for residents of Kramer Avenue north of Jacob Circle, and for residents of Jacob Circle itself.

Red Cross coordinates feeding of Sitka’s landslide army

A small army of people is working on recovery efforts following Tuesday’s landslides in Sitka. And as any general knows, an army marches on its stomach.

Crews focus on likely site of third slide victim

With two bodies already recovered from the Kramer Avenue landslide, crews are focusing their full efforts Thursday afternoon (8-20-15) on locating the body of 62-year-old William Stortz, Sitka's building official.

With more rain on the way, recovery work intensifies at Sitka slide

The National Weather Service is predicting more rain in Sitka, with two to three inches falling Friday night, and some gusty winds. But the risk of more slides is limited.

Meet the new director of Sitka’s Electrical Department

Bryan J. Bertacchi is the new director of the Electrical Department for Sitka. Bertacchi arrived in Sitka last Tuesday (08-11-15) and got to work almost immediately, observing the clean-up of this week's diesel spill outside the Jarvis Street Power Plant and recovery work at the Kramer Avenue landslide. Bertacchi replaces Chris Brewton, who served as Director for six and a half years. Dale Groener stepped in as interim director. Bertacchi also reflects on Sitka's response to this week's landslides. Downloadable audio.

Second body recovered from Sitka landslide

Search crews recovered a second body from the Kramer Avenue landslide in Sitka, at about 12:40 pm today (Thu 8-20-15), near the location of the first body, which was found at 7:15 yesterday evening (Wed 8-19-15). Neither name has been released pending notification of next of kin.

Evacuation order lifted for Sand Dollar, Whale Watch drives

The evacuation order has been lifted for residents of Sand Dollar and Whale Watch drives -- but not for Kramer Avenue or Jacobs Circle. Active debris removal is now underway in the slide zone.