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Sitka science fellow studies whale sounds

The Sitka Sound Science Center has a new fellow in town for its scientist-in-residency program. Alison Stimpert studies the sounds that animals make. It’s a field called bio-acoustics.

Deserted Island loud and quiet

Peter Williams played the 10 songs he would choose to have on a deserted island this past Friday night. Along with the great music, Peter brought the recipe for a traditional frozen dessert along with plenty of stories:being an artist in Sitka, Stardust Ball performances (he was one of the award winning Village People in 2004), and hunting for marine mammels. Here is Peter's playlist, the dessert recipe and a recording of the show...

Artist pursues identity, sustainability in hunt for sea otters

Sitkan Peter Williams is an artist who makes a variety of garments and craft objects from the hides and fur of seals and sea otters -- marine mammals that he hunts himself. But Williams did not grow up hunting. He discovered it as an adult, and discovered himself as he learned how to hunt. In order for Williams to expand his business and career, he’d like to sell work outside the state. In fact, he’d like to enter the fur trade on the Eastern seaboard. Subscribe in a reader

Let the race begin!

Raven Radio's Spring goal has busted out of the gates and is gaining speed as it sprints toward the one-day Spring drive on April 5. Place your bets! Help us reach our $85,000 goal and cross the finish line even faster by donating online right now at kcaw.org.

Kreiss-Tomkins: Senate oil tax vote ‘a tragedy’

The governor’s oil tax reform bill narrowly passed the Senate yesterday (Wed 3-20-13). Although it’s trip through the House will likely be smoother, Sitka representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins continues to oppose it.

The Poetry of Work

Poet and fisherman Sierra Golden discusses her workshop on the Poetry of Work this Fri - Sun, Mar 22 -24. With Carolyn Servid, co-director of the Island Institute.

Thu Mar 21, 2013

Fishermen encouraged to get free USGC safety exams prior to Saturday's opener. Oil tax legislation slows down as minority senators ask questions. Gold Medal Basketball brings SE communities together. Ethical wills leave values instead of property.

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Free safety exams for fishing vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard is offering free safety exams to all commercial fishing vessels. The program is so fishermen can ensure their boats meet the current fishing regulations before the halibut and sablefish fisheries open in Alaska on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2013.

Wed Mar 20, 2013

Sequestration forces SEARHC to make $3.5 million in cuts. ADF&G boosts sac roe herring harvest level by 500 tons. US Fish & Wildlife Service's new rules about "substantially altered" sea otter pelts questioned by craftspeople. Army Nat'l Guard Honor Guard holds memorial service in Wrangell.

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Iron Braves take 3rd in state Robotics competition

Mt. Edgecumbe Student Nick Bouker is a junior from Dillingham, and team captain of the Iron Braves, one of two MEHS Robotics teams to compete at state earlier this month. The Iron Braves and Titanium Braves took 3rd and 4th place. With Robotics teacher Mark Nance.