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After an eye-opening supply run, a former Sitkan fundraises for friends in Ukraine

by Katherine Rose | Aug 17, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, we’ve heard many stories of refugees escaping the conflict and coming out of the country. Stories of people going in, however, are a bit more rare. A former music teacher in Sitka is one of those stories. What began with a suitcase full of bandages and other medical supplies has evolved into a one-man humanitarian relief effort. Read More

Murkowski responds Ukrainian leader’s plea: ‘Their fight is the fight of the free world’

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 17, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Ukrainian President Volodymyr's address to a joint session of the US Congress was a galvanizing moment for that institution, and possibly for the world. Read More

For a Ukrainian living in Sitka, distance does nothing to ease the pain of war

by Tash Kimmell | Mar 15, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

While Social media has enabled us to witness the atrocities of war with unmatched speed and accessibility, few of us know what it's like to have family on the front lines, or to mourn the destruction of a childhood home. Ukranian-born Sitkan, Dmitry Rudas does. Read More

Watch Live: Biden speaks after Russian invades Ukraine

by KCAW News | Feb 24, 2022 | Special Coverage

Today, (2-24-22) President Biden is set to address the American people after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Leaders across the world have condemned Russia's actions, and Biden on Wednesday night promised new "consequences" over the invasion. Watch live here or listen on Raven Radio at 8:30 a.m. Read More