Author: KCAW News

Art Conversation series begins Thursday

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/interview_120711.mp3 Greater Sitka Arts Council board member Norm Campbell previews the first “Art Conversation” of the winter, 7 PM Thursday December 8 in the Rasmusson...

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Wed Dec 7, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/news_120711.mp3 Study claims that increased sea otter population has cost SE dive fisheries $30-million. MEHS Wrestling coach Mike Kimber gets a new hairstyle after the Braves win...

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Tue Dec 6, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/news_120611.mp3 Wilson says it will be “awkward” to challenge her friend, Kyle Johansen, for the new House district 33. APOC fines House 33 challenger David Scott over...

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Mon Dec 5, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/news_120511.mp3 Centennial Hall master plan approved despite outstanding concerns over boat ramp. CG helicopter crash survivor scheduled for Article 32 hearing in Juneau on...

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Sitka’s “Alaskan Nutcracker”

Sitka's "Alaskan Nutcracker" is staged every other year. Over 75 performers dance in this season's production, which plays this weekend (Dec 2 - 4) in the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Over 600 volunteer hours have been spent on costuming alone. Among the highlights - a "Rat Queen" and XTRATUF tap shoes!

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Clarification: Sitka’s electric rates to go up 33-percent

KCAW news reported this morning that utility customers in Sitka will be paying twenty-percent more on their bills in December, thanks to an electricity rate surcharge going into effect now. While this is correct, it's not entirely straightforward. A surcharge of $.03 on Sitka’s base electric rate of $.09 kWh is an increase of thirty-three percent -- for electricity alone.

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Fri Dec 2, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/news_120211.mp3 Landslide damages two homes on Cascade Creek Road. Sitka’s electric surcharge to begin this month; will be in effect for one year. IPHC scientists offer two...

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