Russian explorer visits Sitka amid 3400 mile journey
Russian arctic explorer Dr. Mikhail Malakhov was in Sitka this week. The arctic explorer, from Russia, is completing a 3400 mile sailing journey, ending in British Columbia.
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Russian arctic explorer Dr. Mikhail Malakhov was in Sitka this week. The arctic explorer, from Russia, is completing a 3400 mile sailing journey, ending in British Columbia.
Read MoreThursday morning, assembly candidate Loyd Platson told KCAW he had withdrawn from the race, citing health and other reasons.
Read MoreDespite three pending harassment lawsuits, the Sitka Assembly continues to hold off on hiring an outside consultant to investigate the Sitka Police Department. Some assembly members believe an interim police chief may be improving the work environment enough to make an investigation unnecessary.
Read MoreThe Sitka Assembly continues moving forward with the city administrator hiring process. After advertising for the position at the end of July, the assembly has received a total of 14 applications -- some of them familiar faces to long-time Sitkans.
Read MoreThe seas are changing around Sitka this week. Ocean waters have turned a pale green-ish blue color. Researchers at Sitka Tribe of Alaska think a specific type of algae is the cause. It’s non-toxic, but it’s shedding a material you’ve probably been familiar with since elementary school.
Read MoreThe Sitka Assembly meets tonight at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Raven News will broadcast that meeting live, at 6 p.m., following Alaska News Nightly.
Read MoreA Sitka resident shot and killed a brown bear in his backyard Thursday morning (8-9-19), after the animal reportedly charged him. The incident occurred in the 2000 block of Sawmill Creek Road, which has seen an uptick in bear activity over the last couple of weeks.
Read MoreA research team at the Sitka Sound Science Center wants to see if biodegradable hinges can prevent “ghost fishing” in Alaska. While that may sound a little spooky, it’s actually pretty straightforward.
Read MoreSitka’s Search and Rescue team remained busy through the early week when they assisted an injured hunter Tuesday afternoon (8-6-19).
Read MoreAdrienne Wilber began beekeeping this year, and so far things have been buzzing along, but a few weeks ago she noticed bees from one of the hives dying off at an alarming rate.
Read MoreKCAW Prize Drawings: click on the links for rules and winner info.
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