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American Street has technically been a ‘one-way’ for months, but some Sitkans want it changed back

by KCAW News | Nov 18, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Some business owners on American Street in Sitka are asking that the city change its status from one-way, back to two-way. The conflict over the downtown route came up at a recent Police and Fire Commission meeting, and commission members weighed in. Read More

Decolonization group kicks off month-long ‘gratitude’ letter writing event

by KCAW News | Nov 1, 2021 | The Morning Interview

Crystal Duncan and Leah Mason joined KCAW's Meredith Redick over Zoom to discuss the event and shrare how Sitkans can get involved. Listen here: Read More

With Sitka in ‘low’ alert, high school basketball is back

by KCAW News | Feb 17, 2021 | The Morning Interview

High school basketball is underway in Sitka, albeit under pandemic protocols. Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy joins KCAW's Robert Woolsey to talk about how the season is shaping up for Sitka's four high school teams. Read More

For Sentinel reporter, journalism is genetic

by Katherine Rose | Jul 22, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Sentinel has been a cornerstone of Southeast Alaska print journalism for over 75 years, with the Poulson family at the helm for the last 50 years. And now one of the youngest members of the family is finding her feet in the business -- one local story at a time. Read More

Sitkans celebrate sunshine, freedom in July 4th festival

by Nina Sparling | Jul 5, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitkans filled the streets in celebration of national independence. Kids chased candy; the Coast Guard marched in lockstep, and the Sitka Fine Arts Camp pooled its artistic talent to paint banners and signs expressing discontent with the looming elimination of the State Council on the Arts. Read More