The Sitka School Board on Monday night adopted a new English Language Arts curriculum for the district, beginning next school year. The so-called ELA is designed to prepare students to meet new standards developed by the state Department of Education. Alaska’s standards are closely aligned with national standards adopted by 45 other states, and usually referred to as “Common Core.”
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Tribal Council candidate profile: Lawrence "Woody" Widmark, a legacy of service. Sitka wins Alaska's first "Walk-Friendly Community" designation. Scholars and culture-bearers gather for clan conference in Juneau.
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Lawrence “Woody” Widmark is one of six candidates for Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council. He is running for re-election and has a long history serving on the Tribal Council, but he says it was never really his choice.
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Every scientist has a story about how he or she became interested in science. Maybe it was a teacher in grade school, or a visiting scientist, who first talked about the pursuit of knowledge as a way of life. This year’s Sitka WhaleFest opened with several short films about scientists that also try to make science accessible.
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Louise Brady is one of six candidates for Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council. She hasn't yet served on the Tribal Council, but she and her family have been working on behalf of tribal citizens for centuries.
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Tribal candidate profile: Louise Brady is following in her family's footsteps. Sawmill Cove surveys boat owners for ideas for marine service industry. Ancient tree found embedded in volcanic debris at foot of Mt. Edgecumbe.
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Sitka’s large-boat owners are being invited to help shape the direction of the marine services industry in town. Sawmill Cove Industrial Park has prepared an online survey to help gauge the demand in the community for everything from covered work areas to a haul out for large vessels.
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A charcoal tree found embedded in pumice could help scientists learn more about Alaska volcanoes.
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Sunday on Raven Anthology from 1:30 to 2:30pm, host Carolyn Servid will interview Homer writer Eva...
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Rebecca Howe and Clint Simic, with Raven's Way, discuss the program's new open enrollment model, which allows at-risk teens to enter the residential substance abuse treatment program year-round. Previously, the program enrolled students only six times a year. Learn more about Raven's Way online.
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