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Body of Sitka woman, 33, found on Unalaska trail

Authorities in Dutch Harbor have confirmed that the body found on Pyramid Peak Monday (2-9-15) is that of a 33-year old Sitka woman, Jessica Acker.

All aboard the Hogwarts Express

Last Thursday (2-5-15), staff of the Kettleson Memorial Library transformed the Stratton location into the Hogwarts castle, complete with floating candlesticks, owls, and of course, a competition for the House Cup. The publisher Bloomsbury Children's Books declared February 5th the first "Harry Potter Book Night," an annual event to celebrate the series.

Flyers, spotters, and stunts: Cheerleading goes airborne at MEHS

Mt. Edgecumbe High School cheerleaders Johnna Bouker (sr - Dillingham) and Jeffrey Moore (sr - Unalaska) take us behind the scenes of their challenging activity. In Southeast, Cheerleading is a competetive event, judged during the regional Basketball tournament next month in Ketchikan.Downloadable audio.

Figure eights on Swan Lake

This past Saturday (2-7-15), below freezing temperatures gave ice skaters a solid surface for gliding. Swan Lake turned into a weekend skating rink, as passerby with skates and sneakers alike stepped on to the ice. Photo by Mike Hicks.

Send us your love notes, this Valentine’s Day

Do you have a declaration of love you'd like to get off your chest? KCAW will read them on air.

Brave Heart offers Valentine’s retreat for lost love

Someone who has lost a spouse or intimate partner may need help redefining Valentine's Day. This Saturday, Brave Heart Volunteers offers the first of four day-long retreats for widows and widowers. 10 AM to 5 PM Sat Feb 14 at the Starrigavan Cabin. Other retreats will be scheduled throughout the year. Visit Brave Heart Volunteers for complete information. With Brave Heart's Zack Desmond.Downloadable audio.

Toe-tapping through Sitka Jazz Fest 2015

This past weekend (Feb. 5, 2015 - Feb. 7, 2015 ), the sounds of brass instruments and scat vocals filled the hallways and concert venues of Sitka.

Washington brings New Orleans sensibility to JazzFest

New Orleans vocalist Kenny Washington returns to headline the closing night of Sitka's JazzFest. With roots in Southern Gospel, Washington takes jazz standards to new heights with his four-octave range. For complete schedule information, visit Sitka JazzFest online.Downloadable audio.

Listen Here: Does economic globalization reduce poverty?

On Monday evening, February 9th, top teams from Sitka High School will go head to head in a live debate. The topic: On balance, economic globalization benefits worldwide poverty reduction. The debate will broadcast live from 7PM - 8PM on KCAW Sitka.