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Documentary follows yacht turned rescue boat

Andrew Thoms and Maite Lorente will screen the film "Astral Flyer, on Friday, January 20 at 6 p.m. at the Sitka Public Library. Downloadable audio.

Tune In: Governor Walker’s State of the State Address

On Wednesday, January 18th at 7 p.m., Raven Radio will broadcast Governor Bill Walker's State of the State address from the Alaska State Capitol.

First aid training to focus on mental health

The Mental Health First Aid training is Thursday, Jan. 19 from 9 AM-5 PM. Downloadable audio.

January’s Grind to showcase international dance

The International Grind starts Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi. Downloadable Audio.

Sitka Community Schools offers classes for all ages

Matthew Turner of Sitka's Community Schools talks about this year's programs, which range from sailing to woodworking. Downloadable Audio

Alaska’s ‘starring’ tradition an Orthodox mystery

Orthodox Christians across Alaska will go from house to house singing carols behind a shiny, spinning pinwheel which represents the Star of Bethlehem. Fr. Michael Oleksa explains that no one really knows how "starring" came to Alaska.

Mountainside ‘Urgent Care’ follows trend in outpatient service

Patrick Williams manages the Mountainside Family Health Care Center, which has been providing urgent care for about a year.

Sense and Sensibility with a twist

This spring, Sitka Community Theater is staging an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel "Sense and Sensibility" by Kate Hammill. Auditions begin January 8th. Downloadable audio.

43rd Sitka Christmas Bird Count takes flight Jan 1

Bird watchers of all abilities are encouraged to gather tonight (6 p.m. Fri Dec 30, Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center) to discuss our common species, and choose routes for the official count on Sunday.

December 27, 2016: What’s on tonight’s Assembly agenda?

The assembly will consider eliminating the tax on personal property -- like pleasure boats -- tonight. It will also consider purchasing a computer-aided tax assessing program for $150,000 to help make up the loss.