My name is Martina Kurzer. I have lived in Sitka since 1995. We have heard a lot recently about the question what number of cruise ship passengers would be appropriate to maintain a robust economy in our home town. I presented my thoughts at the tourism task force town hall meeting and was asked to let more people know about them.
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The Sitka Tribe of Alaska is kicking off a new COVID relief program. STA Tribal Council Chairman Woody Widmark and Outreach caseworker Jean Swanson joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to announce that all Tribal Citizens will qualify for a one-time $1000 payment this spring.
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Catch a rare glimpse of Santa as he unwinds from a night of delivering millions of toys around the globe. KCAW's Robert Woolsey finds the hardest-working-elf at the North Pole Spa on Christmas Day, where he was enjoying a well-deserved shiatsu massage, full body blows, and a garra rufa treatment (the tiny fish that nibble dead skin off the feet). Bonus: Listen as Santa sings the hits his eight flying reindeer love to relax to!
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Step in to The Savory Moment, a culinary soundscape where dinner ideas come to life. Hosted by...
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December is the time to look to the returning light (more than just the sun in the clouds of the rainforest). One of the highlights in Sitka is the local news produced in the KCAW newsroom. We’re raising money to keep the lights on in that quarter. In the process of putting together the kick-off day for the NewsMatch fundraiser, we’ve conducted interviews with a number of voices from the past. Listen to them here:
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No need for the kids to stay cooped up at home over the holidays. Sitka's Parks and Rec Department has a full lineup of programs, both for the next two weeks, and on into the spring.
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Fulbright Scholar and herring researcher Dr. Shingo Hamada has been conducting ethnographic research in coastal communities of Hokkaido over 15 years. He’ll be giving a presentation on Thursday night at UAS Sitka,...
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Take a look at our special edition swag for the Spring membership drive. This soft hoodie is...
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My name is Phil Burdick, and I am running as a write-in candidate for the Sitka School Board. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and parent in Sitka schools, I am deeply invested in the success of our district.
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The Sitka Moose Lodge is hosting the 3rd Annual Neil Huff Regional Pool Tournament, September 27 - October 1. Find registration information here.
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