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COVID Q&A: Dr. Elliot Bruhl answers listener’s vaccine questions

Dr. Bruhl joined KCAW’s Health Chat host Martha Pearson to answer listener questions about the coronavirus vaccine during the final edition of "Ask a COVID Expert."

Sitka illustrator Michaela Goade wins Caldecott Medal for ‘We are Water Protectors’

Sitka illustrator Michaela Goade was awarded one of the highest honors in children’s literature this week. Goade, who is Tlingit, is the first Indigenous person to win the Caldecott Medal for her work on “We are Water Protectors.”

Researchers confirm location of 200-year-old Kiks.ádi fort

The Sitka National Historical Park has long commemorated the spot of a Kiks.ádi fort destroyed by Russian invaders over 200 years ago. But the fort’s exact location remained uncertain until now.

Meet Cara Crain – KCAW’s New Volunteer Coordinator

We’re excited to welcome Cara to the Raven Radio staff! She started remotely on December...

Kake’s schools to resume to in-person classes after 10 months of distance learning

The Kake City School Board announced this week that the district will adopt a mixture of in-person and remote learning starting February 8, barring any new active cases in the community. Students who want to remain fully remote still have the option.

Local fish and game advisory committee speaks out about climate change

When the group met on Wednesday (1-20-21), they signed off on a letter to other advisory committees around Alaska urging them to take action.

Yakutat reports two new cases of COVID-19

Both people who tested positive had symptoms when they took tests on Monday (1-18-21). The Yakutat Community Health Center said in a press release that the cases are travel related and that contact tracing is underway.

Most of Sitka’s recently reported coronavirus cases are young people

Sitka reported 15 new coronavirus cases over the last week, and most of the people who tested positive are under the age of twenty. That’s according to data from the city’s COVID-19 dashboard.

The Sitka Advisory Committee seeks public participation in fish and game issues

The Sitka Advisory Committee is seeking volunteers to help represent local concerns to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The trapping, resident sport fishing, processor, and alternate seats are all up for re-election at Wednesday's meeting.

Yakutat police department’s updated use of force policy addresses chokeholds and de-escalation tactics

Yakutat’s police force has updated guidelines for how and when its officers use force. The updated policy restricts chokeholds and emphasizes de-escalating potentially violent confrontations.