Meredith Redick, Author at KCAW

‘Stubby squid’ saved by savvy science center aquarist

The center’s aquarist stumbled across a stubby squid in poor condition — and he happens to be one of the few people who knows how to care for them.

US, Canadian first responders join forces in training ‘SAREX’

First responders from the US and Canada recently gathered in Sitka for annual search-and-rescue exercises. Over four days, crews practiced rescuing survivors from simulated ATV wrecks, plane crashes, and a landslide with 38 casualties on Katlian Bay Road.

A 19th century Sitka clan house, once slated for demolition, will be restored

Clan houses have historically served as cultural centers for Lingít people – places where members gathered for meetings, ceremonies, and even to give birth.

Sitka Studio of Dance holds spring recitals

Sitka Studio of Dance will present annual spring recitals this weekend.

‘Boys Run’ celebrates 10th anniversary with fun run

Boys Run I toowú klatseen is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a sports-birthday-themed 5k fun run.

‘May Day’ protest draws crowd of 150 in Sitka

May Day traditionally is an important day to commemorate the modern labor movement worldwide. This May 1, however, demonstrators around the United States marched in opposition to policies of the Trump administration, which they believe are harmful to the working class. Around 150 people in Sitka joined the national “May Day” protest on Thursday.