Ryan Cotter, Author at KCAW

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.

Teenager clipped in hit-and-run

A 16-year-old pedestrian sustained minor injuries in an alleged hit-and-run earlier this week.

From a blank canvas, ‘ArtistYear’ residents revive youth arts programs in Sitka schools

For the first time ever, Americorp ArtistYear volunteers are stationed at schools all across Sitka, providing much needed youth arts programming after a years-long absence in schools.

Yakutat 2025 unofficial municipal election results are in

Unofficial results are in for Yakutat’s municipal election, which took place yesterday (10-21-25).

Pet first aid course empowers Alaska’s firefighters to keep animals ‘Stayin’ Alive’

A pet CPR training at this year’s Alaska Fire Conference in Sitka aimed to instill in firefighters from across the state with the confidence and knowledge to rescue our furry friends.

Sitka Search and Rescue escorts lost hiker to safety

Sitka Search and Rescue assisted a hiker descending Old Gavin Hill Trail on Sunday evening (10-12-25).

‘We’re just in a waiting game’: Kake hopes to recruit Department of Defense to remove a sunken vessel

After years of trying to remove a derelict vessel from its harbor, Kake may have finally come across a solution. But they still face obstacles that many other Southeastern communities have when addressing derelict vessels.

Highly anticipated community choir hits all the right notes in Sitka

With it being years in the making, Sitka's community choir provides a unique means for Sitkans to be present, build intergenerational connections, and bond over their love of music.