The Sitka Homeless Coalition opened its Hítx’i Sáani neighborhood of tiny homes in December. The 12-unit community is dedicated to providing housing to unhoused Sitkans. The organization has now broken ground on a community services building, which will have a caretaker’s apartment, community areas, offices, showers, and washers/dryers, and is working to raise the remaining funds needed to complete the project. Kathy Ingallinera, board member and volunteer with Sitka Homeless Coalition, joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the fundraising campaign and an upcoming barbecue on June 27. Listen to the conversation here:

Coming off of their first theatrical production and murder mystery fundraiser, Sitka’s latest theater group Bare Stage Collective is developing “At the Table”, a monthly event where Sitkans can come together in a relaxed environment to make friends and read plays. Bare Stage Collective’s founder and producer Rach Roach and collaborator Blaine Weiss join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss what Sitkans can expect from the play-reading series, Bare Stage Collective’s history, as well as the group’s future production plans.

Rural Alaska Community Action Program, or RurAL CAP, supports Alaska’s aging population by providing volunteer opportunities for people age 55 and older. Two key programs include the Senior Companion Program, which pairs up older adults aged 55 and over to help them maintain their independence, stay socially connected, and navigate daily life with dignity, and the Elder Mentor Program, which pairs older adults with children who may need extra support, whether that’s help in reading, building confidence, or having a steady, caring presence in their lives. The statewide nonprofit is currently recruiting volunteers in Southeast Alaska. Volunteers receive stipends, mileage reimbursement, and training. Ashley Snyder, a volunteer coordinator with RurAL CAP, joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the organization’s mission to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans.

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A dozen entrepreneurs will soon have a shot at $20,000 and all of the mentorship and resources that come with Spruce Root’s annual Path to Prosperity program. Spruce Root, a regional economic development organization that supports small businesses in Southeast, has been hosting the four-day entrepreneur camp for the past 12 years. Spruce Root’s Director of Events Izzy Haywood and 2025 competition winner Robert Miller joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the program. Listen to the conversation here:

Applications for the P2P business competition are open until May 31. Learn more here.

This summer, Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) will host several outdoor camps for youth and adults, from kayaking and adventure camps, to first aid and babysitting camp. Sitka program director Joel Hanson joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss this summer’s opportunities. Listen here:

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This Friday (5-15-26), representatives from Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and Wayfinder Wealth will be presenting on Social Security, Medicare, and retirement at the Sitka Public Library at 11 a.m. Susan Briles, patient health benefits manager with SEARHC, joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to explain the different parts of Medicare, how to decide when to start collecting Social Security retirement benefits, and what to expect at the upcoming event. Listen to the conversation here:

For the past few years, engineers, electricity, and sustainability experts have been developing Sitka’s Community Renewable Energy Strategy after determining key values from the community. The City & Borough of Sitka’s Sustainability Coordinator Bri Gabel joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to share more about a collaborative planning workshop this upcoming Monday (5-11-26) where Sitkans can provide public comment before they begin the strategy development process.

The Alaska Health Project South Sudan aims to improve healthcare in the remote, underserved region of Fangak, South Sudan. Led by Dr. Jack Hickel, the organization has installed over 120 water wells, established over 1,200 small family farms to fight food insecurity, and built two health centers in the region. Hickel and board members Debbie Miller and Robb Kulin joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the project ahead of Hickel’s presentation at the Sitka Public Library, tonight at 6:30 p.m. Listen to the conversation here: