Ryan Cotter, Author at KCAW

Fireweed Dance Guild sweetens Sitka stage with return of ‘The Nutcracker’

The biennial show sees the first return of its "Land of the Sweets" theme since the initial COVID-19 outbreak, leading to a more wellness-centered dance culture.

Sitka Search and Rescue assists lost hiker in early hours of the morning

Sitka Search and Rescue helped a lost hiker safely descend the Cross Trail early this morning (12-3-25).

Renowned researcher of the Southeast gives lecture on book following historic photographer of Tlingit Sitkans

Dartmouth anthropologist Sergei Kan gave a lecture for the Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau this past Tuesday (11-18-25) on his book covering the works of renowned photographer Elbridge W. Merrill.

‘Bobbing lights of hope’: Neighbors offer support following destruction of Sitka home

Sam Skaggs neighbors' stepped up to support him following a tree destroying his home in the early hours of Halloween.

Sitkan joins Pope Leo XIV in climate conference to protect ‘common home’

Elizabeth Bagley was recently invited to the Catholic Church's Raising Hope conference, reminding her of the importance of finding common ground with diverse people regarding climate solutions

‘Humanity is showing its face’: MEHS prepares to welcome students displaced by ex-Typhoon Halong

Two MEHS staff members’ refusal to feel helpless led them and students to organize a donation drive to support their incoming displaced classmates.

As bear calls tick up this fall, an unsecured trash can is a ‘free buffet’

Local police are reminding Sitkans to secure their garbage in light of increased bear activity in unsecured trash cans.

Tree damages Sitka home amidst high winds

A large tree fell on a Sitka home early this morning (10-31-25), causing significant damage.

‘Show the world what being Filipino means’: Sitka High School’s Barkadas Club hosts third annual Salo Salo

Over 100 Sitkans gathered at Blatchley Middle School for the 3rd annual Salo Salo event, hosted by Sitka High School’s Filipino culture club, Barkadas. KCAW’s Ryan Cotter attended the event amongst newcomers and returning regulars alike, experiencing an afternoon full of games, song and dance, a quickly emptied buffet, and a reminder of the importance of Pinoy pride.