Episodes
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No Kings National Day of Action emphasizes early voting in Sitka
Joann Torgeson and Pat Kehoe from Sitkans for Peace and Democracy will host a community information session on early voting ahead of the midterm election at the Crescent Harbor net shed Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by a No Kings protest.
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Ad hoc committee delivers recs for MEHS
A committee directed with making recommendations for improvements at the state run boarding school in Sitka has delivered its findings to the Alaska Board of Education and Early Development.
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Sitkans put chili recipes to the test at 10th Annual Alaska Day Brew Fest
The 10th Annual Alaska Day Brewfest is Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
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Education opportunities plentiful at Sitka Whalefest
Rural Alaska Students and One-Health Research (RASOR) program coordinator Rosie Cunningham, and University of Alaska professor Ellen Chenoweth joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the educational opportunities available for students at Sitka Whalefest this November.
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Sitka’s new mayor, assembly members take oaths of office
Sitka’s new mayor and assembly members took their oaths of office at the Sitka Assembly meeting Tuesday night (10-13-26). The group also said farewell to outgoing mayor Steven Eisenbeisz, who served in the role since 2020.
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Sitka Sound Science Center welcomes scientist in residence focused on landslides
Visiting Scientist in Residence Fellow Ries Plescher, a PhD candidate at the University of Oregon Department of Earth Sciences, will be at the Sitka Sound Science Center through November 10.
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Birders listen to songs of the Tongass on Sunday strolls in Sitka
When visitors come to Southeast Alaska, they often look up for ravens and bald eagles. But there’s plenty of other birds to keep an eye out for. A birding group in Sitka has been spending Sunday mornings strolling through the woods to see what species they can spot.
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At revived press in heart of Southeast Alaska, artists imprint their love for the Tongass
In a remote corner of Southeast Alaska, a rare printing press has been revived after seven years of lying dormant. The press belonged to a late wood engraver and his wife, who left their land, and nearly all they owned, to the Sitka Conservation Society nearly a decade ago.
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AmDocs film festival returns to Sitka for second year
Organizer Debbie Miller and musician Sheila Del Bosque join KCAW for the Morning Interview to give listeners a taste of what the festival has planned Oct. 9-11.
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City looks for feedback on proposed cruise dock code
At a listening session on Monday, members of the city's planning and tourism commissions heard feedback on a proposed code update that would establish new parameters for cruise dock development in Sitka.
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WhaleFest to celebrate ‘Generation of Giants’ on 30th anniversary
The 30th annual Sitka WhaleFest kicks off soon, celebrating "generations of giants" from the people who shaped the symposium over the past three decades to the next generation of researchers.
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Upcoming event celebrates local afterschool programs
The nationwide event celebrates afterschool programs and their vital role in supporting children, families, and communities.
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Flaunt you tiny trucks and rare rides this Fourth of July
Jeff Budd joins KCAW to talk about the upcoming Old, Unique Car, and Tiny Truck Parade.
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Sitka Arts Council seeks “Boots on the Ground” in downtown Sitka
The Greater Sitka Arts Council, in collaboration with XtraTuf, is requesting design proposals for murals to sprawl across businesses downtown.
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Greece’s first woman concertmaster to perform at Sitka Music Festival
After meeting Sitka Music Festival Director Zuill Bailey in Athens three years ago, Greek violinist Katerina Chatzinikolau finally makes her way to Sitka for the festival's 55th season.
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In the market for mariculture? Nonprofit looks to lift up local farms
Southeast Alaska has prime conditions for mariculture, the cultivation of salt-water organisms like oysters, seaweed, and shellfish. Andrew Jylkka and Sara Ebersole join KCAW to discuss what opportunities mariculture can bring to the state and how their organizations can help.
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Local artist honors generations of fishermen through paintings
Stephen Lawrie's new collection of portraits showcases fishermen of the past. The exhibition will open June 13 at the Pioneer Bar.
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Sitka High School takes audiences on a comedic self-exploration in “Wonder of the World”
Director Christian Litten and actors Lazaria Kubacki and Reagean Wingard join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss how they brought the comedic play to life and what audiences can expect from the final two shows tonight and tomorrow.
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Municipal Administrator talks new fire chief search, spring cleanup, Sitka’s energy future
The City of Sitka is still on the hunt for a new fire chief; Sitka's spring cleanup is ongoing; and the public is invited to give input on Sitka's energy future.
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Latest Boys Run season celebrates with dinosaur themed 5K
Claire Weber (After School Prevention Specialist at SAFV), Desmond Murphy (runner), and Bryce Walsh (coach) joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the program. Listen to the conversation here: … more
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Sitka Whale Rearticulation Project showcases completed whale skeleton and mural
Dr. Lauren Wild and Stacy Golden join KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the journey of assembling the skeleton, as well as what attendees can expect from the event.
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‘It was right in front of us the whole time’: scientists identify mysterious ‘golden orb’ discovered off Alaska’s coast
Remember that mysterious golden orb government scientists found at the bottom of the Gulf of Alaska in 2023? Was it an egg? A sponge? Remnants of a space alien? Scientists were baffled. Two-and-a-half years later, they say they’ve figured it out.
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SEARHC opens long-awaited new hospital in Sitka
The $410 million medical center promises to provide more Southeast Alaskans with crucial hospital care closer to home.
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Sitka Legacy Foundation awards grants to six food security projects in Sitka, Port Alexander
The one-time grant will fund a wide variety of projects from community gardens to community meals and food pantries.
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Commentary: Make your voice heard on the draft Tongass Forest Plan
My name is Bethany Goodrich, and I wonder how many of you listening have also made your favorite memories on Kruzof Island? An Island so iconic, so important to our community, it’s part of our identity. If you care about Kruzof, listen up.
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Listen: Raven Radio’s 2025 Annual Meeting
Raven Radio’s annual meeting, covering the calendar year 2025, was broadcast Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 on air. If you missed the broadcast live, you are welcome to listen to the recording here. We welcome your questions too; please feel free … more
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