Ryan Cotter, Author at KCAW

Angoon beaver crest lecture connects artifacts to Tlingit stories and lessons for future generations

A recent lecture at the Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau explained the cultural significance of crests to the Angoon Beaver clan through personal anecdotes

Trash fire contained at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka

Sitka Fire Department was notified early Wednesday morning that the sprinkler system had activated in the U.S. Coast Guard base's kitchen.

Sitka Fish to Schools program reels in record for highest donation of fish

Sitka Conservation Society received 6700 pounds of donated fish for the 2025-2026 school year from individual fishermen and organizations.

One person hospitalized following Sitka apartment fire

The fire was deemed to be caused by a couch pressed against a baseboard heater.

Winter weather leaves Pelican without seaplane, ferry access for weeks

Pelican's 91 residents have been without seaplane access since November 28th, cutting them off from vital access to mail, medication, and fresh produce.

From fish to deer leather, Sitka students expand environmental toolkits

Sitka Trail Works’ partnership with Pacific High School’s Friday Lifeskills curriculum inspires students to develop real-life environmental skills.

After another weekend of searching, families of missing men call for community support

Search and rescue crews continued to look for Josiah Bracken and Quinn Whitten over the weekend.

EDM duo turn the tables on a new era of rave culture in Sitka

Two childhood friends turned music production partners are helping steward a new era of rave culture and future producers in Sitka.

Coast Guard, SAR teams searching for two missing mariners near Sitka

The United States Coast Guard and Sitka Search and Rescue is/was searching for two overdue mariners near Sitka today/on Tuesday(12-16-25).

After years of development, Sitka Homeless Coalition opens the island’s first transitional housing community

Alaskans near and far braved the cold to celebrate that Hítx'i Sáani Community has finally become reality, addressing a crucial need for the community.