KCAW Staff, Author at KCAW

This cyclist is over the hill thanks to his ebike

E-bikes are ubiquitous in Sitka. Tourists rent them, commuters ride them, officials field complaints about them. But one aspect of ebikes that is perhaps overlooked, is how they keep cyclists in the game as they age. 83-year-old Bill Hughes, the owner of the Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop, is a striking example.

Science Center’s microorganisms among the stars of ‘Sitka’s Hidden Wonders’

Sitka Sound Science Center aquarist Matt Wilson and filmmaker Ben Hamilton met over the tidepool exhibit at the center's aquarium. Their collaboration contributed to some amazing imagery in the film 'Sitka's Hidden Wonders.'

‘Cultural Warriors’ is a new mentoring program based on a traditional model

One of the most important roles in Southeast Alaskan Indigenous culture is the uncle. In a matrilineal society, a woman’s brother is responsible for the training of her sons, in the myriad skills necessary to sustain a community. A new mentoring program from the Sealaska Heritage Institute is attempting to create that relationship for young men who may not have an actual uncle, or who just need support making the transition into adulthood.

‘Path to Prosperity’ competition opens for 2025 with additional focus on tech businesses

Applications are now open for the 2025 Path to Prosperity Business Competition -- an annual business development competition for businesses with a positive economic, environmental, and community impact on Southeast Alaska. This competition awards $20,000 each to two winning businesses annually.

NEA withdraws $60K in funding for Sitka Fine Arts Camp

Since President Trump issued an executive order in January to eliminate federal funding for programs that support diversity, many of Alaska’s arts organizations have been waiting for the other shoe to drop. For the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, it just did.

Musicians share highlights from Sitka Community Orchestra concert

The Sitka Community Orchestra came together on Friday to delight Sitkans with a free concert. KCAW Reporter-at-large Kat Rhoads attended the event and sent us this audio postcard.

Commission seeking community feedback on ‘Tourism Best Management Practices’ plan

The city's Tourism Commission is hosting a meeting on Wednesday (4-30-25) to gather community feedback on its Tourism Best Management Practices (TBMP) plan.

Local PT to lead workshop and six-week course on osteoarthritis

Physical Therapist Alicia Haseltine joined KCAW to discuss upcoming osteoarthritis workshops and classes in Sitka.

Walk2Connect training set for April 30 in Sitka

Walk2Connect equips organizations and individuals with the resources needed to lead walks, and to advocate for more walkable, safer communities for people of all ages and abilities.

After five decades, Sitka’s pro bono veterinary practice closes its doors

Sitka’s oldest veterinary practice has closed its doors. Dr. Burgess Bauder retired on January 1, after 51 years serving Sitkans and their pets. That Bauder’s practice was unusual is an understatement. In the first place, no one called him “doctor” – ever. He was a commercial cucumber diver and inspired thinker who built one of Sitka’s most iconic landmarks, the Rockwell Lighthouse. He is regarded as a brilliant diagnostician who didn’t just treat animals, he helped their owners understand how illness developed, and how to prevent it. Perhaps most unusual of all: His practice – from the very beginning – was free.