Author: Meredith Redick

Visiting researcher studies sand lance in future ocean conditions

Researcher Haleigh Yang stands next to two trash cans containing sand lance, a forage fish...

Miller leaves legacy of Lingít pride and tradition

A renowned culture-bearer in Sitka passed away last month. Daanax.ils'eik Chuck Miller was an educator and community leader who shared Lingit language, history, and pride with the Sitka community.

Open-water race draws record number of swimmers

Swimmers wade into the water at Halibut Point Recreation Area for a practice swim the day before...

One transported to hospital after crash on newly-opened road

One man was transported to the hospital after a car crash on a newly-opened section of road in Sitka Sunday night.

Pelican’s ‘Rosie’ Miller remembered as legendary bar owner, community leader

Rose “Rosie” Miller owned a legendary bar in Pelican for 42 years. She died last month at 91, and as KCAW’s Meredith Redick reports, friends and family remember Miller as a spirited leader who embodied the heart of the small fishing community.

Hítx’i Sáani project on track to provide supportive housing by spring

The Sitka Homeless Coalition is starting construction on a project that will provide permanent supportive housing to Sitkans in need.

Body found near Sitka trail early Thursday

The Sitka Police are investigating after a person was found dead Thursday morning near a popular trail in Sitka.

New study sheds light on sablefish genetics

North Pacific sablefish are a single genetic population, according to a new study published last month through NOAA fisheries.

Sitka High principal resigns 6 weeks before start of school year

Sitka High School principal Sondra Lundvick resigned last week, just six weeks before the start of the school year.

Kayaker rescued after capsizing at Blue Lake

One person was rescued by emergency personnel after flipping a kayak at Sitka’s Blue Lake on Saturday.

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