On Saturday (12-28-13) about 100 Sitkans took a swim without wet suits, dry suits, or survival suits -- although one was in a Santa suit -- in the Sitka Channel near the University of Alaska. The Annual Polar Dip was sponsored by the Sitka High School National Honor Society. KCAW’s Rich McClear was there and asked the only reasonable question a reporter could ask: Why?
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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced an emergency closure for mountain goat hunting in the North Fork Katlian River area in Sitka. Biologists have set a maximum guideline harvest objective of four male mountain goats, or one female mountain goat for the area.
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Cdr. Pete Melnick, Air Station Sitka, and Sitka Mountain Rescue captain Don Kluting discuss some simple ideas for outdoor safety, whether you're planning a major hike or an afternoon walk.
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Ancient skeletal remains discovered in the basement of KCAW's Cable House have been exhumed and placed in the custody of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska. Juneau airport will open a food concession inside security area. Ketchikan council member resigns under pressure after accusations surface of misconduct in his teaching career.
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Human skeletal remains discovered in KCAW’s basement in 2011 were removed from the Cable House on Friday(12-20-13).
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Sitka Community Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Hallgren, will retire in June after more than four years of service in Sitka. The hospital’s Board of Directors announced Hallgren’s retirement on Monday (12-23-13).
Sitka Community Hospital CEO Hugh Hallgren to retire in June. Medevac services in Southeast changing, with more competition and different aircraft.
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An old hemlock tree fell on a transmission line this weekend in Sitka, causing a three hour city wide power outage.
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Moorage rates in Sitka's harbors are going up next week. Invasive tunicates are being monitored in ANB harbor - there's no immediate cause for concern. An old hemlock tree fell on transmission lines this weekend in Sitka causing a three hour city wide power outage.
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Trying to stay in front of holiday calamity, Santa puts his best boot forward and assures young listeners that problems with his new website will not affect this year's delivery of presents. With North Pole social media chief #Blinky@Blinky and KCAW's Robert Woolsey.
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