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At town hall, Sitkans talk cannabis myths and mysteries

The city of Sitka hosted it’s second town hall meeting on marijuana Monday night (3-30-15). And while the discussion group was smaller - 30 attendees versus the crowd of 75 at the last town hall - the conversation was more personal, dedicated entirely to how cannabis impacts mental and physical health.

‘Ferocious’ red squirrel to grace legislator’s office

Sitka Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins’ office may soon be home to some historic Alaskana -- and much more -- if he can come to terms with a local collector.

Three Legged Pledge!

Mark your calendars! You are invited to stop by Raven Radio for a FREE root beer float after this year's 4th of July parade! In the meantime, help us reach our spring drive goal, and help identify the musicians in this 1984 photo of Three Legged Dog playing on the 4th in 1984. Bonus points for the origin of the band name~

Senators propose cuts to domestic violence prevention

Last week (Thursday, 3-26-15), a Senate subcommittee proposed zeroing out all funding for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention programs across the state. Among the organizations that would be affected is Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV) Sitka’s women’s shelter, which also leads prevention programs for teens and kids.

Raven Rave: Celia Lubin

Celia Lubin keeps Raven Radio going loud and clear, and so can you. Become a member or renew your membership here!

The one compliment that never fails

Sitka Community Theater brought new life to a nearly 100-year-old play in their spring performance (Friday, 3-27-15 to Sunday, 3-29-15), The Flattering Word.

Poetry on Raven Radio in April!

The Kettleson Poetry Club is helping Raven Radio celebrate National Poetry Month in April! This...

Marijuana Town Hall to be a ‘circle of reasonableness’

Doug Osborne, Director of Health Promotion at Sitka Community Hospital, describes his plans for Marijuana Town Hall II (6:30 - 8 PM Mon Mar 30, Harrigan Centennial Hall). Osborne hopes the meeting/discussion helps clear up misinformation about the use of marijuana, and serves as a vehicle for "reasonable conversation" about the newly-legalized drug.Downloadable audio.

Youth activists march for respectful, non-violent relationships

Sitka was one of 170 communities that took to the streets today for the Choose Respect March, a statewide effort to end domestic violence and sexual assault. In a 2012 victimization survey conducted in Sitka, 47% of adult women reported experiencing intimate partner violence, sexual violence, or both.