KCAW Staff, Author at KCAW

Searchers suspect hiker fell to his death

The body of a missing hiker was found by searchers in Sitka on Friday afternoon (09-23-16). SAR captain Lance Ewers believes Hansen slipped while hiking off-trail on his way down Mt. Verstovia.

UPDATE: Body of missing hiker found

The body of Michael Hansen was found by searchers earlier today (09/23/16). Hansen’s family has been notified of his death and the investigation is ongoing.

Don’t let the sun set on Raven Radio!

Sunday evening brought about a beautiful fall sunset over Mt. Edgecumbe, but don’t let the sun set on Raven Radio! Contribute online now to keep our light shining!

Education, not politics, at core of McNichol’s campaign

Jennifer McNichol understands that schools are under pressure from cutbacks in local and state budgets, but this incumbent school board candidate finds that education is worth standing up for.

Sitka XC boys place first, girls second at Region V Championships

The Sitka boys cross country team took home first place at the recent Region V race (09/24/16), with Mt. Edgecumbe coming in second. The girls finished second behind Petersburg, and Mt. Edgecumbe girls placed third.

Assembly candidates discuss how to fix Sitka’s economy

On Tuesday night (09-20-16), Raven Radio hosted the five candidates for Sitka’s Assembly in an election forum. All agreed that Sitka’s financial struggles must be solved internally, and they each painted a slightly different picture of the solutions.

Colombian artists to perform at Sitka PAC

Juliana Rios Martinez is a visiting artist from Columbia. She'll participate in a joint show with Colombian musician Ruben Dario Lopez Espina on Saturday, October 1 at 7 PM in the Sitka PAC.

School board forum pits local control vs. everything else

For the second time in two years, Sitka voters will choose between candidates for school board with significant differences in educational philosophy.