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Rebuilt cafe, new community greenhouse springing up in Tenakee

Residents in Tenakee Springs are working to convert the historic Blue Moon Café into a geothermally-heated greenhouse and public gathering space.

Port Alexander lands new float plane service for ‘essential’ Sitka connection

After several weeks without scheduled flights, Port Alexander once again has a consistent air link to Sitka.

Congratulations to Raven Radio raffle winner Nicole Filipek!

General Manager Becky Meiers with our 2019 raffle winner Nicole Filipek. Nicole Filipek of Sitka won Raven Radio’s 2019 raffle, earning two round-trip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies with no blackout dates....

Sitka WhaleFest a ‘celebration of marine life’

WhaleFest director Alex Thorne and biologist Jan Straley (who is co-director of the WhaleFest science symposium) outline plans for this year's event, November 1-3. The impressive lineup of speakers is chosen for their communication skills, and their ability to 'talk to you and me.'

Kiks.ádi Mourning Ceremony climbs Castle Hill in a march toward ‘Reconciliation’

There’s a growing effort in Sitka to rebrand Alaska Day as Reconciliation Day. But recasting the beloved holiday is still literally an uphill battle.

Sitka swimmers, volleyball athletes make mark in Anchorage

Sitka swimmers and volleyball athletes posted impressive performances at statewide competitions in Anchorage.

2019 Stardust Ball is Here!

The famous Stardust Ball, featuring the Danielle Kelly Soul Project, will take place this...

AK Day parade brings festivities to the streets

Sitka celebrated Alaska Day with all the customary pageantry on Friday. At the center of the festivities was the annual parade, featuring marching bands, fire trucks, a Coast Guard flyover, and much more.

On Indigenous Peoples Day, studying the past with an eye toward the future

Two years ago, Sitka replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. Now, some locals are digging deeper into the meaning of decolonization and reconsidering the town’s Alaska Day celebration.

SEARHC offers Medicare enrollment help

Open enrollment for Medicare Part D is underway now through December 7th. Susan Briles from SEARHC joins KCAW's Meredith Redick to explain how to get enrolled.