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Culture classes move to the virtual space

Many classes are moving to the virtual space, and now Sitka Schools and Sitka Tribe are working...

Sitka Fine Arts Camp cancels summer programs

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Sitka Fine Arts Camp has cancelled all summer programming. SFAC executive director Roger Schmidt spoke with KCAW's Robert Woolsey about how they arrived at that difficult decision.

Could kelp help? Sitka researcher sees seaweed as solution to hatchery water quality

Hatcheries are an important part of the fishing economy of Southeast Alaska. But concentrating millions of baby salmon in net pens can lead to a buildup of fish waste. One Sitka researcher is trying to turn that problem into a solution, using kelp.

Covid relief could aid Sitka schools budget — or not

The governor’s veto of $30 million dollars in state education funding has left school districts in a quandary: How much -- if any -- of that funding will be replaced by federal relief funding for the coronavirus pandemic? The governor’s controversial plan has left the Sitka school district guessing about its finances next year.

Mutual aid network helps Sitkans weather COVID-19 storm

Chandler O’Connell, with the Sitka Conservation Society, speaks with KCAW’s Katherine...

‘College to Career’ specialist talks shop

KCAW's Robert Woolsey spoke to Jeff Budd, College to Career Coordinator for UAS Southeast- Sitka. Though classes are now remote, Budd is still offering his career guidance services. Listen here:

Virtual fitness, dance classes keep Sitkans moving at home

Sheltering in place doesn’t mean you have to give up on physical activity, as local fitness and dance classes are going virtual.

Assembly considers delaying seasonal electric rate hike

Municipal budget season is always fraught with uncertainty, but even more so as cities grapple with the unanticipated, and difficult-to-predict, additional costs that a global pandemic could add to their bottom line.

Sitka task force highlights emergency economic relief

Garry White, director of the Sitka Economic Development Association, spoke with KCAW's Robert Woolsey about the group's effort to manage the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.