Tag: Kanga Bay

A busy summer on the Tongass for the Sitka Ranger District

by KCAW News | Apr 29, 2021 | The Morning Interview

Chief ranger Perry Edwards discusses some projects in the lineup for the Sitka Ranger District this summer, including improvements to the Shelikov Beach trail and Harbor Mt. trail, the realignment of the Gavan Hill trail, and the Starrigavan Watershed Restoration project. Also, improvements to Sandy Beach (yes, that's Forest Service!) are in the works. Read More

Video: Two rescued in skiff grounding at Kanga Bay

by KCAW Staff | Dec 29, 2014 | Local News

The Coast Guard rescued a man and woman after their 17-foot skiff ran aground in Kanga Bay near Sitka on Saturday (12-27-14). The Sitka Fire Department relayed information from a 9-1-1 call to the Coast Guard, that a man and woman had been thrown out of a skiff when it struck the shore Saturday evening. The man reportedly had suffered injuries to his head and face in the spill. Read More