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A pair of stranded killer whales (and a sick sea lion) has biologists looking for answers

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 3, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

Biologists are tracking some unusual stranding events around Sitka this summer, and hoping to learn more about what brought about the deaths of two killer whales, and what has made a sea lion gravely ill. Read More

SAIL fosters personal independence for Sitkans

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

Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) is currently raising funds through a match program with First Bank. SAIL's mission is to "inspire personal independence" in elderly and the disabled. Read More

Camp kids reassemble orca skeleton

by Emily Bender, KCAW | Jun 13, 2011 | Local News

You might’ve seen a reconstructed animal skeleton on display at a museum. A group of students in Sitka is working on an orca skeleton that was recovered near Sitka in March. They’re learning about the work that goes into preparing those remains for display. Read More