Robert Woolsey, KCAW, Author at KCAW

Sitka’s Public Safety Academy ‘Class of 1801’ graduates

The Alaska Law Enforcement Training (ALET) Academy graduated 27 students Friday afternoon (6-8-18), after what -- for most of the cadets -- must have been a long 15 weeks: Up 5 days-a-week at 5 a.m. for 90-minutes of physical training (including long runs through Sitka), then coursework on subjects running the gamut of law enforcement: criminal justice, investigations, traffic violations, communications, defensive tactics, and use of firearms.

Yerkes takes plea deal in Sitka homicide; will serve 45 years

A Sitka man accused of killing his girlfriend last year has taken a plea deal, and now could face up to 45 years in prison. The move puts an end to over a year of legal wrangling between the state and the City of Sitka over privileged evidence, and spares the grieving community a lengthy trial.

The 2018 Chilkat Challenge: A triathlon for river-lovers

For anyone who’s wanted to attempt a triathlon, but who wasn’t keen on swimming, there is an event for you in Southeast Alaska happening on July 1. The second annual Chilkat Challenge Triathlon has a water section -- for paddlers of canoes or kayaks, or even stand-up paddle boards.

Senior Center exec urges Sitka to brace for the ‘Silver Tsunami’

Alaska is aging, proportionally, faster than any other state, according to Catholic Community Service director Erin Walker-Tolles. She recently urged the Sitka Chamber of Commerce to prepare now for the "Silver Tsunami."

Baggen’s 33.6-pound king gives her a third derby win

Vicki Baggen is the winner of the 63rd annual Sitka Salmon Derby. Again. Baggen turned in a 33.6-pound king Saturday afternoon, knocking Pat Dodson’s 31-pounder into second place. It's her third win since 2000.

Ed Schoenfeld: A 30-year ride on the digital news revolution

CoastAlaska news director Ed Schoenfeld retired last week, after nearly 15 years on the job. We featured Ed in short news story on May 31 -- his last official day -- but we wanted to give you a little more insight into the mind of a guy who's been writing news in Southeast Alaska -- for radio and print -- for over 30 years.

Snippin’ on the dock of the bay

Board members of both the Sitka Economic Development Association and the Gary Paxton Industrial Park gathered with the public Thursday afternoon (5-31-18) to cut the ribbon on the park's latest facility, a huge floating dock.

Breakfast, horses, and other wisdom from retiring uber-reporter Ed Schoenfeld

After three decades in media in Alaska (almost 15 of them as CoastAlaska's regional news director), Ed Schoenfeld retires today. He has parting wisdom for KCAW's Robert Woolsey.

‘Small’ king has big lead in 63rd Sitka Salmon Derby

After three days of fishing, a 31-pound 6-ounce chinook tops the Sitka Salmon Derby. While the leader is excited to be in the money, he’s also aware that should he hang on to his lead after two more days of fishing next weekend, this will be the smallest fish in 63 years to win Sitka’s derby.

Changing ocean conditions may be killing young king salmon

Alaska’s top fisheries managers suspect changing ocean temperatures are affecting the food supply for juvenile chinook, and the young fish are dying within 3 months of entering salt water.