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Russian ambassador seeks conversation, friendship in first visit to Sitka

by Nina Sparling | Jun 19, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov paid a visit to Sitka today, one of several Alaska stops on a history and culture tour. City officials welcomed him with a packed day of sightseeing, photo-ops, and more. Read More

Cathedral donation prompts debate over separation of church and state

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 9, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka assembly agreed to donate $5,000 to renovation work at St. Michael’s Cathedral. It was not a slam-dunk decision by the assembly, as some had qualms over donating public funds to a religious institution. Read More

Pokemon swarm Sitka streets

by Katherine Rose, KCAW | Jul 20, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Pokemon GO is based on an incredibly popular Japanese franchise. There are video games and trading cards, TV shows and toys. And now, there’s a game for smart phones that’s taking the world - and Sitka - by storm. Downloadable audio Read More

Russian Orthodox Christmas 2015

by Michael Hicks, KCAW | Jan 8, 2015 | The CorvidEYE

Wednesday, January 7th was Christmas on the Julian calendar observed by Orthodox churches around the world. St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral celebrated a "Christmas Vigil" and Holy Communion on Tuesday evening. Photos by Mike Hicks/KCAW. Read More

Nine months in, Orthodox Bishop takes stock

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Dec 4, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

Bishop David said he'd like to see the Orthodox Church play a larger role in dealing with the state’s high rates of suicide, alcoholism and domestic violence. Read More