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Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee this Wednesday

Heather Bauscher joins KCAW's Peter Apathy, to discuss the upcoming Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee happening this Wednesday, April 27 at 6pm, via Zoom .

PFAS bill would expand regulation of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Legislation that would hard-code PFAS standards into Alaska law is making gains in the Legislature. Both chambers are hearing versions of the Legislation which would mandate wider action on PFAS contamination in drinking water.

Baranof School name change fails; board elects new president

The Sitka School Board voted down a proposal to rename Baranof Elementary as Charlie Joseph, Sr., Awdigaan Hít, and will try again to find consensus. Board president Amy Morrison is leaving Sitka; she'll be succeeded by Andrew Hames.

Donate to enter our Spring 2022 Alaska Airlines Drawing

Any gifts made to KCAW between April 7, 2022 and April 9, 2022 will be entered into a drawing for a voucher for two roundtrip tickets with Alaska Airlines, anywhere they fly! HOW TO ENTER: No purchase or contribution necessary....

KCAW Fall Drive 2022 Thank You Gifts

This year celebrates 40 years of Raven Radio’s broadcast. To recognize this exciting...

YPT brings ‘spooky season’ to Sitka this spring with ‘Ghostwriters’

An intrepid team of pre-teen paranormal investigators follow their hearts (and noses!) to discover the truth behind a recent disturbance at the local public library. Young Performers Theater presents the play Ghostwriters next week at Odess Theater.

After a decade of service, Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins looks for ‘a more balanced life’ out of the Legislature

Sitka Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins will end a decade-long legislative career when the Alaska House adjourns sometime later this year. Only 33 years old, Kreiss-Tomkins has served most of his adult life in the Alaska Legislature, and he’s ready for a change.

Sitka Monthly Grind to host first LIVE show in two years this weekend

Sitka Monthly Grind and Greater Sitka Arts Council will be hosting its first live show since the beginning of the pandemic at Harrigan Centennial Hall this weekend

After two days of testimony before the Board of Fish, Sitka Tribe and herring seiners step away from their contentious proposals

The six proposals were withdrawn in a handwritten letter to the Board of Fish, signed by representatives of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and by the industry group, the Southeast Herring Conservation Alliance. The note read, "The undersigned hereby withdraw proposals 156-161."