Callie Simmons from Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Resource Protection Department joins KCAW to discuss STA’s upcoming training on home heating oil tanks. Hands-on demonstrations will go over proper maintenance of tanks, how to prevent leaks, and how to deal with spills. The training will take place Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sheet’ká Kwáan Naa Kahídi Community House, featuring door prizes, spill kits for home, and light refreshments. Listen to the conversation here:

Leaders and supporters of Sitka’s Parks and Recreation program are developing a plan for its future, and they want the community’s feedback. Parks and Recreation Manager Kevin Knox and Monique Anderson, a landscape architect at Anderson Land Planning, joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to discuss the 20-year master plan and an upcoming open house hosted by the Sitka Recreation Foundation and the city on Thursday, October 22, from 4-7 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Listen to their conversation here:

Joann Torgeson and Pat Kehoe from Sitkans for Peace and Democracy join KCAW for the Morning Interview. The community can stop by the Crescent Harbor net shed 11 a.m. Saturday (10-17-26) for more information about early voting for the upcoming midterm election. After, the group will make their way to the roundabout for a No Kings protest at 11:30 a.m. Listen to the conversation here:

The 10th Annual Alaska Day Brewfest is Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Garry White with the Sitka Economic Development Association joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the event. Listen here:

Visiting Scientist in Residence Fellow Ries Plescher, a PhD candidate at the University of Oregon Department of Earth Sciences, will be at the Sitka Sound Science Center through November 10. His research looks to understand when and where landslides and debris flows occur in Southeast Alaska. Plescher and Zofia Danielson, SSSC’s managing scientist, join KCAW to discuss what Plescher will work on during his one-month stint in Sitka and where the community can find him to learn more. Listen to the conversation here:

The American Documentary and Animation Film Festival is making its way to Sitka again. Organizer Debbie Miller and musician Sheila Del Bosque join KCAW for the Morning Interview to give listeners a taste of what the festival has planned Oct. 9-11. The festival will feature 33 films from around the world in addition to a director’s forum, live music, and a performance from the Naa Kahídi Dancers. The weekend will kick off with music from Del Bosque next Friday (10-9-26) at the PAC. Listen to the conversation here:

The 30th annual Sitka WhaleFest kicks off soon, celebrating “generations of giants” from the people who shaped the symposium over the past three decades to the next generation of researchers. Lauren Bell and Lauren Wild joined KCAW in the studio to discuss the event. Listen to the conversation here:

City of Sitka Parks and Recreation and Youth Advocates of Sitka are hosting a Lights On Afterschool event on October 14, from 4-6 p.m. at the Keet Gooshi Heen gym. The nationwide event celebrates afterschool programs and their vital role in supporting children, families, and communities. The night will have booths featuring afterschool activities, an open gym, and showcases from local groups. Elle Campbell, Katherine Rosinski, and Juliette Langley joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to talk about what to expect at the upcoming event. Listen to their conversation here: