Meredith Redick, Author at KCAW

Homeward bound: beloved dog returns home after 65 days in wilderness

When Alaska’s dogs go missing, they usually find their way home – but not always. Earlier this summer, a Sitka dog became a local legend after she was found more than two months after disappearing from the woods behind her home.

Census seeks to measure economic impact of music in Alaska

In cities like Austin, Nashville and Seattle, music is a key driver of the economy. Alaska isn’t a music destination like those places – but a group of independent musicians wants to change that. They launched Alaska’s first music census in an effort to get the first real data on the impact of music on the state’s economy. They hope it sparks a new conversation on how best to support the state’s vibrant music scene.

Tenakee Springs to vote on joining waste management coalition

Tenakee Springs will vote on whether to join the Southeast Alaska Solid Waste Authority, or SEASWA, on Tuesday (10-3-23).

Artesian well to get upgrade this fall

Sitka’s artesian well will be getting an upgrade this fall. Starting in October, the US Forest Service will be installing a pump system to provide consistent flow and reduce waste.

Experts gather to talk Southeast housing solutions

Alaska’s population is shrinking, so why does the housing market feel tighter than ever? At Southeast Conference on Thursday (9-21-23), a panel of housing specialists highlighted key problems in the Alaska housing market and specific strategies to fix those issues.

Organizations partner for Harbor Mountain work party

Sitka Trail Works and the US Forest Service are partnering to host a volunteer work party for National Public Lands Day this Saturday, September 16.

Marine debris cleanup brings volunteers together from across state

Whether in Sitka Sound or the Bering Sea, a beach cleanup is a major undertaking. Recently, the Ocean Conservancy and the Sitka Sound Science Center took an unusual group of people on a beach cleanup near Sitka to wrap their hands around some marine debris -- and wrap their minds around what to do about it.