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Yakutat announces new case of COVID-19, possible community spread

The individual who tested positive took a test on Monday (9-21-20), according to a Yakutat Public Safety press release. It’s the second case that the community of around 600 people has reported in the last week. The two cases had no known contact with one another, and public health officials believe the new case is tied to community spread.

JKT focuses on fixing the state budget in re-election bid

Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is running for re-election against Republican nominee, Kenny Karl Skaflestad, for House District 35 in the November general election.

AFN leader urges Alaskans to complete the census by the end of the month

This year's census count has faced unseen hurdles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the September 30the deadline to respond is fast-approaching. Alaska Federation of Natives Executive Vice President Nicole Borromeo spoke with KCAW's Robert Woolsey about how to fill out this year's census, why it's important to do so, and a special incentive that AFN and First Alaskans Institute are offering to participants.

Job Opportunity: Operations Director

Love Sitka? Love radio? Raven Radio seeks enthusiastic, self-motivated team member to coordinate our programming and operations efforts.

One-of-a-kind photo collection documents life in Angoon

Cyril George was a leader in the Beaver Clan of Angoon and was known for his contributions to local and regional politics. He was also known by those he was closest to as a photographer. When he died six years ago at the age of 92, he left behind a vast photo collection that is thought to be the largest ever made by someone who was Tlingit. George’s family recently donated those photos with the goal of making them available to the public.

Sitka resident tests positive for the coronavirus, case count remains at 59

The Sitka Unified Command announced the new case on Monday (9-14-20). The young man is between the ages of 10 and 19 and had symptoms when he received testing on September 11, according to a city press release.

Another Sitkan tests positive for the coronavirus

Sitka Unified Command announced another resident case of the coronavirus on Friday (9-11-20). The man is in his twenties and did not have symptoms at the time of testing on Sept. 3, according to a city press release.

PHOTOS: After relentlessly rainy summer, Sitkans enjoy some sunshine

Sitkans are finally getting a break from a record-breaking summer of rainy, grey days just in time for fall. Two weekends in a row of sunshine sent many Sitkans climbing the city's trails for breathtaking views of the sound, the fall colors and the surrounding peaks.

Angoon extends emergency travel order until further notice

Angoon has extended its emergency travel order until further notice, in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the small, remote community. Angoon’s mayor originally issued the order two weeks ago, following the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the community and believes it’s important to keep it in place.

Sitka Counseling celebrates substance abuse recovery this month with a variety of events

September is recovery month--a time to talk about substance abuse recovery, mental health issues and suicide awareness. And right now, with the increased isolation and stress associated with the pandemic, mental health awareness is perhaps more important than ever. In partnership with SEARHC and other organizations, Sitka Counseling is hosting events throughout September, including a podcast spotlighting recovery and a walk on Sept. 26.