Meredith Redick, Author at KCAW

A month later, missing man’s father holds out hope

Nearly a month after 28-year-old Jedidiah Kowchee was reported missing in Sitka, police and search crews have turned up few leads.

Salvaged-wood violin will be “audio portrait of the region”

Sitka’s chamber music festival will be getting a special gift this summer: a custom violin made out of wood salvaged from around Sitka. KCAW’s Meredith Redick spoke to the Sitka couple who commissioned the violin, and to the artist who is crafting what he calls an “audio portrait of the region.”

Sitka organizations receive bomb threats

Two Sitka organizations received email bomb threats this week amid a wave of similar incidents across the state and country.

Sitka brewery embraces law change, extends hours

Sitka’s local brewery is already taking advantage of the changes to Alaska brewery law that went into effect January 1. Starting this week, Harbor Mountain Brewing Company will be open an hour later, until 9pm.

Sitka woman wins over $100K in Christmas Eve lottery

A Sitka woman got an unexpected holiday gift this year – a winning lottery ticket on Christmas Eve.

Police arrest man barricaded in apartment

Police arrested a Sitka man Saturday (12-24-23) after he allegedly barricaded himself in an apartment and told police he had a firearm.

New board game sparks hope about climate change

When we think about solutions to climate change, board games aren’t usually top of the list – but that might be changing. Sitka climate scientist Elizabeth Bagley has been helping to develop an unconventional tool in the fight against climate change.

Holiday brass concert returns this Friday

Sitka’s annual Holiday Brass concert returns this Friday, with a line-up of local and nationally recognized musicians.

Sitka man dies after falling into harbor

Police are investigating the death of a Sitka man who fell into the water at Crescent Harbor Monday night (12-18-23).

Edgecumbe students take the stand for Color of Justice

Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus went on the stand in Sitka recently as part of the 2023 Color of Justice program. For an afternoon, students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School took on the roles of judges, attorneys and witnesses for a mock trial aimed at encouraging students to consider legal careers.