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Sitka High School seeking Americorps volunteer

Sitka AmeriCorps is looking for an experienced AmeriCorps member to join Sitka High School. Laura Rogers, Tyler McCarty, and Sarah Lawrie joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss the organization and the need at SHS. Listen to their conversation here:

A Farewell Party for the Sitka Health Summit

Loyd Platson and Doug Osborne discuss the Sitka Health Summit Planning Day Celebration which will take place 5 p.m. Thursday, September 19, at UAS Room 229. The coalition will be distributing a total of $12,000.oo to various local organizations.

Former member Paul Rioux wins appointment to Sitka School Board

Former member Paul Rioux was appointed to the Sitka School Board on Thursday (9-8-24). His term ends in just under a month. He's undecided about whether he'll run as a write-in for one of two open seats in the municipal election October 1.

Unable to check out books at school, Sitka students sign up for public library cards

Parents and teachers unhappy over the Sitka School District’s decision to leave school libraries unstaffed with librarians are taking matters into their own hands. A group is organizing a library card drive, to bring students into Sitka’s public library system.

In internet-less Sitka, it’s both ‘mayhem’ and a ‘golden moment’

Some surgeries are on hold. Businesses have gone cash-only. Starlink units are a precious commodity. But more people are talking, sharing stories and "doing what they used to do without the internet."

Women’s Pistol League begins September 8, for experienced and beginner shooters alike

Steve Ramp coordinates the Women's Pistol League. The 10th annual league begins 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, with signups, orientation, and practice shooting, followed by the first competitive session 6 p.m. Sunday, September 8, and every Sunday evening thereafter through the fall for the next 10 weeks.