The Morning Interview Archives

Sentinel Sports: Tough basketball schedule opens; wrestling ends with a twist

by KCAW News | Dec 18, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Teams from both Sitka High and Mt. Edgecumbe opened their basketball seasons with strong performances against tough opponents, in order favorably weight their rankings for the state tournament. In wrestling, MEHS coach Mike Kimber was inducted into the Alaska Wrestling Hall of Fame in the opening ceremony of last weekend's state meet. However, his top, undefeated wrestler lost a 5-1 decision in the heavyweight title match. Daily Sitka Sentinel sports editor Klas Stolpe talks with KCAW's Robert Woolsey. Read More

Earthquake, tsunami safety is not a maybe, but a must in Sitka

by KCAW News | Dec 17, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Sitka fire chief Dave Miller and community affairs director Maegan Bosak discuss earthquake and tsunami safety in the community. Both hazards are an ever-present reality on the so-called "Ring of Fire" in the North Pacific. Read More

Blatchley students celebrate ‘Colors of our Community’ with art installation

by KCAW News | Dec 14, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Students from Blatchley Middle School joined KCAW's Brooke Schaefer in the studio to discuss a student-led visual arts project celebrating diversity in our community. The installation, called "Colors of Our Community" will be curated by students with support of local artists. Read More

Boys Run 5K set for Saturday, December 15

by KCAW News | Dec 13, 2018 | The Morning Interview

SAFV's Boys Run Program is gearing up for its annual 5K Fun Run, 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15. This year's theme is Color Run! Participants in grades 3 through 5 and coaches discuss what they have learned this year, and invite Sitka to join their celebration this weekend. Read More

The troubling rise in domestic violence over the holidays

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Dec 12, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Peg Blumer, with Sitkans Against Family Violence, and Sitka Police sergeant Gary Cranford say that the rise in domestic violence is noticeable around the holidays. Financial stress, family demands, and other factors can contribute to emotional abuse -- and even physical abuse. Read More