As wild Alaska salmon stocks come under increasing pressure from climate change and a growing demand for protein, researchers have found a way to culture the iconic seafood in a lab -- but is it fish?
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Anyone acquainted with the beauty industry knows there’s a myriad of odd – sometimes extreme – ingredients, from snail slime to gold leaf, that are said to do wonders for the skin. But in Sitka, one woman is going back to the basics, harnessing the power of her barnyard pets to make luxury soap.
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It’s not an uncommon story for cultural artifacts, or tribal property to go missing or fall into the wrong hands. A less common story? For those objects to be returned. In Sitka this July , a Kik.sadi clan house was repatriated after nearly 20 years in the possession of another clan. Its new legal owner, Jerrick Hope-Lang, hopes the historic exchange will spur a greater conversation about repatriation
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As tourists return to Alaska, communities across the state are discussing the social, economic, and environmental impacts of summer travelers. One business that started up this year in Sitka, hopes to create a sustainable model for hosting tourists- through an activity that doesn’t get much attention in Alaska.
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A coast guard crew from Airstation Sitka medevaced a 65-year-old woman from a cruise ship in Cross Sound Sunday night
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski stopped in Sitka Friday while on the campaign trail to keep her seat in the US Senate. Originally from Ketchikan, the republican has represented the state for nearly 20 years on the senate floor, and has emerged as one of the most important swing votes in government. Murkowski sat down with KCAW’s Tash Kimmell to discuss her thoughts on issues ranging from climate change, to winning the millennial vote.
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In the sleepy hamlet of Port Alexander in Southeast Alaska, amenities like wifi, cell service and even electricity are a luxury. Diesel generators run everything and fuel isn’t cheap so conservation is a cornerstone of daily life. Now, Sitka’s Raven Radio hopes to help the remote community conserve energy by updating its aging radio transmitter with wind and solar power. Listen Below:
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A 64-year-old man was medevaced from a cruise ship in Chatham Strait Monday morning
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As food insecurity surges nationally, rural Alaskans at the intersection of food scarcity and climate change are facing a tough reality. In the Chignik region, low salmon returns are leaving the community without a vital food source. In response, one Sitka based organization is leading the initiative to provide fish for families in need
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An insect infestation which was first reported in 2020, will continue to cause damage to a variety of trees throughout the Tongass this summer.
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