Category: Newscasts

Studying what whales leave behind

by Melissa Marconi Wentzel | May 23, 2014 | Local News, Newscasts

Whale researcher and conservation biologist Joe Roman loves whale poop. He loves it so much he travels around the world’s oceans, scooping it up in plankton nets and studying it. Why? Because Roman believes that what whales leave behind, can tell us a lot about how oceans are connected, and may even help us tackle climate change. Read More

Wed May 21, 2014

by KCAW News | May 21, 2014 | Newscasts

ADF&G collars Starrigavan brown bear. Sealaska shareholds will consider changes to board election process. Ketchikan council declines to put city-wide smoking ban on October ballot. Read More

Tue May 20, 2014

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 21, 2014 | Newscasts

Sitka jury acquits former school administrator on 9 counts of sexual assault, indecent exposure. ACA trial program to offer some Alaska Natives health insurance at no cost. Cornival returns to Sitka after 31-year absence. Read More

Mon May 19, 2014

by KCAW News | May 19, 2014 | Newscasts

Defense rests; Robidou trial now in hands of jury. Blue Lake Hydro expansion project three-quarters complete. Alaskan Brewing Company to be featured on reality TV. Read More

Fri May 16, 2014

by KCAW News | May 19, 2014 | Newscasts

Defense cross-examines state's lead witnesses in Robidou sexual assault trial. Sealaska Inc. posts $35-million loss in fiscal year. Tongass Forest seeks public input in identifying "recreation niches" to concentrate limited funding. Read More