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Young voters

Young voters

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Aug 19, 2014 | ,

August 19th is primary day in Alaska, and several hard-fought races will come to a head. But in Sitka's Harrigan Centennial Hall, the election came down to this: neighbors chatting, ballots marked with blue ink, kids introduced to the polls for the first time. At not yet six weeks old, Theo Gallin (pictured with his mother, Maggie) took the prize for perhaps the youngest Sitkan to make it into a voting booth today. Read More
Sitka in 2013: Shaking earth, falling mountain

Sitka in 2013: Shaking earth, falling mountain

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Dec 31, 2013 |

In Sitka, the earth moved under our feet in January -- like everywhere else in Southeast -- but one couple in particular will probably be choosing their campsites pretty carefully from now on. 2013 started with an earthquake, and the wild ride never quite ended. An amazing fishing season plus a surge in industrial activity pushed the regional economy to new highs, but not everyone cashed in -- especially those affected by federal budget cuts. Here's a look back at some of the top local news stories of the year. Read More
Couple escapes as landslide destroys cabin

Couple escapes as landslide destroys cabin

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 13, 2013 | ,

Two people are safe after a massive landslide destroyed the cabin they were camping in Sunday morning (5-12-13) near Sitka. An air taxi pilot rescued the pair from a debris field estimated to be 20 feet deep. All their belongings were buried in the slide. Their dog remains missing. Read More
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