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A few tickets are still available for this weekend’s annual ‘Holiday Brass’ concert

On December 21st, the Sitka Fine Arts Camp continues its beloved tradition with Holiday Brass. Featuring a lineup of local and nationally acclaimed musicians, the performance at the Sitka Performing Arts Center will include a mix of classical and holiday pieces. Roger Schmidt and Lily Perez joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the event. Listen here:

On fourth try, Sitka cruise limit ballot prop goes out for signatures

After three previous failed attempts, a fourth application to put a cruise limit question before Sitka voters has passed the city’s initial legal review (on 12-16-24).

December 17, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (12-17-24) it will consider approving a new permitting plan for commercial use of city-owned public lands.

It’s a marshmallow world at the Winter Wonderland Grind

The Winter Wonderland Grind is this Saturday, December 14. Jeff Budd, Lily Perez and...

Wearable Arts issues last call for designers

Wearable Art is more than a fashion show. It’s a journey into the imaginations of some of...

Geography Trivia debuts at Sitka Public Library Dec. 19

The Sitka Public Library is debuting a pub-style Geography Trivia Night for adults, 6 p.m. Thursday, December 19. Teams of 2-4 people are invited to sign up by calling the library at 907-747-4020.

UPDATE: Two bodies believed to be Wind Walker crew located near Hoonah

Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Juneau and Hoonah responded to a call that human remains were located in Spasski Bay, about four miles east of Hoonah. Two bodies were recovered and flown to Juneau aboard an Alaska National Guard helicopter. Both were subsequently transported to the state Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage for positive identification.