Category: Commentary

Serving soup or spinning discs, ‘Alaska Dave’ was food for Sitka’s soul

by Rich McClear and Marika Partridge | Aug 10, 2021 | Commentary, Local News

Kitka's show was "Live From the Coast." It was on on KCAW for nearly four decades, Wednesdays 10 pm - 2 am. Rock, blues, new music. When not spinning discs, he was Lead Cook at the Salvation Army. Read More

Commentary: When we examine our prejudices, MLK’s ‘Beloved Community’ is within reach

by KCAW News | Feb 8, 2021 | Commentary

The Beloved Community was MLK's way of talking about Heaven on Earth. What would it be like if we actually respected, included, and honored each other, as the precious beings that we are? Read More

Commentary: A haulout will benefit more than Sitka’s boats

by Mia Anderson | Jan 12, 2021 | Commentary

A marine haulout, especially a city-run one, would help to develop a stronger infrastructure for Sitka and, ultimately, a more sustainable future for the community. Read More

Commentary: Alaskans deserve better than what we have been given these past four years

by KCAW News | Oct 15, 2020 | Commentary

As Alaskans we are supporting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris because we support their four pillars for rebuilding our economy, their commitment to social justice and equity, their plan for COVID response and their emphasis on people before politics. Alaskans deserve better than what we have been given these past four years. Read More

Commentary: Mayor’s outburst a dog whistle for systemic racism in Sitka

by KCAW News | Aug 10, 2020 | Commentary

On July 14th, I gave public testimony on two concerns: mandating mask wearing as a preventative measure and the removal of the Baranov statue. What I was not prepared for was the blatant disrespect and racist rant from Mayor Gary Paxton. Read More