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Suit targets Alaska salmon management to protect southern killer whales
Washington state-base Wild Fish Conservancy is threatening to sue the federal government over the management of Alaska’s chinook salmon fisheries, and their impact on an endangered population of killer whales.
Crowdsourcing tool allows Sitkans to leave ‘prints’ on school planning
The Sitka School District is going to crowdsource its strategic planning in 2020. The district has joined with about 30 other schools nationwide who use an online tool to gather ideas from the community, and then rank them by popularity.
As berms grow higher, Sitka students score second snow day
For the second day in a row, the Sitka School District is closing for a snow day, Friday (1/10/20). Superintendent Mary Wegner said even though she was eager to open the classrooms after an extended winter break, road conditions were still too poor to be safe for students.
Schools close as Sitka nears a ‘top ten’ snowiest January
Students in Sitka are getting a snow day on Thursday -- their first in around 15 years or so. January 2020 is shaping up to be one of Sitka's top ten snowiest months.
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Become a Report for America reporter at KCAW!
We're extremely excited to announce that KCAW has been selected as a host newsroom for a Report for America position, beginning in June, 2020! The application period is open now through January 31, 2020. The KCAW Report for America reporter will research, write, and report news in Sitka and in the seven other communities in our regional listening area.
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Jazz Fest slides into 25th year
The 25th annual Sitka Jazz Festival is just around the corner, February 6-8th. Director Mike Kernin joined KCAW's Meredith Redick in the studio to talk about this year's lineup.
Sitka Community Theater holds auditions for ‘The Book of Will’
Sitka Community Theater is staging The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson in March. Auditions are 2 P.M. Sunday, January 12, and 6 P.M. Monday, January 13, at the Rasmuson Center on the Sheldon Jackson Campus. Producer Shannon Haugland discusses SCT's needs for both actors and all the people needed behind the scenes to bring a show to life.
School district seeks input with ‘Leave Your Print’ challenge
Superintendent Mary Wegner and STEPS Coordinator Kari Sagel joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss a new Sitka School District initiative. The "Leave Your Print" Challenge asks community members to give feedback about the school district. Listen here:
Sentinel Sports: Sitka’s Year in Sports 2019
Sitka’s Little League Baseball celebrates their championship in July. (Daily Sitka Sentinel...
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LatestCommentary: Dreamers with eyes wide open
Greta Thunberg has sparked a media-driven adult backlash reminiscent of America back when people against the War in Vietnam were called traitors and bums, and when those in favor of civil rights were termed enemies of civilization.
Featured Programs
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Encountering the life and work of Richard Nelson
In celebration of the life and work of Richard "Nels" Nelson, you can listen to a special program created sharing insights into the creation of Encounters and memories of Nels.
Southeast News
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What a reduced winter ferry schedule means for Southeast Alaska basketball programs
Vehicles load onto the Malaspina on a 2019 run to Prince Rupert, B.C. (KRBD file photo by Eric...
Petersburg, Wrangell on backup generators after Friday outage
Power was off for businesses in downtown Petersburg Friday just before noon. (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK)...
Petersburg population up for second year
The view from Petersburg’s Middle Harbor (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK) Petersburg’s population...
Alaska News
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Charges filed against crossbow-wielding man police shot in Anchorage
Dustin Folse at his arraignment in the Anchorage Correctional Complex after he was shot twice by...
After months with no VPSOs in villages, Northwest Arctic Borough hires three
Aucha Kameroff, Director of Public Safety for the Northwest Arctic Borough. (Wesley Early, KOTZ...
Tribal education compacts, easier veto overrides and faster rape kit results in the mix of new bills this session
The Alaska State Capitol in downtown Juneau. (Photo by Tripp J Crouse/KTOO) A new bill would allow...
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U.S. Citizen Dies In Egyptian Prison, State Department Says
Moustafa Kassem, who sold auto parts in New York, was arrested amid a massive crackdown in Egypt...
After Quakes, Puerto Rico’s Electricity Is Back On For Most, But Uncertainty Remains
Puerto Rico’s public utility, PREPA said 99% of its customers’ electricity has been...
Space Force Bible Blessing At National Cathedral Sparks Outrage
The dedication at the Washington National Cathedral of an official Bible of the new U.S. Space...
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