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3 days ago · On December 21st, the Sitka Fine Arts Camp continues its beloved tradition with Holiday Brass. Featuring a lineup of local and nationally acclaimed musicians, the performance at the Sitka Performing Arts Center will include a mix of classical and holiday pieces.
Evolving Education - KCAW
6 days ago · In many small Alaska towns, schools are the backbone of the community. They educate youth as well as bring residents together for events. But with changing times, comes changing needs in the way we approach learning. In CoastAlaska’s news series, “Evolving Education,” reporters take a deeper ...
KCAW news gets a day in the spotlight for Southeast Celebrates …
6 days ago · We had a wonderful time on Southeast Celebrates News Day this year, with much to celebrate. While raising money for our local news, we heard from beloved folks near and far. Sarah Evangeline Hughes’ brother, sister, and friend and colleague told us about Sarah and why they wanted to start the ...
Sitka's elementary schools made the Alaska Reads Act work last …
6 days ago · An initiative introduced in elementary schools last year has had some startling results. The Alaska Reads Act passed the legislature with an ambitious goal: to have every child reading by third grade. Sitka's schools were on track to hit that target -- …
Sitka asks public’s help in planning the community’s energy future
Dec 20, 2024 · A greenhouse gas emissions inventory calculates the amount of emissions from fuel delivered to town, but not all fuel arrives in a known shipment. “Boats are a big one,” says Bri Gabel, Sitka’s sustainability coordinator. “That has been a big challenge, because they are not kept track of the ...
Assembly postpones vote on plan for commercial use of city lands
Dec 18, 2024 · The Sitka Assembly wants to overhaul the commercial use of local trails and parks, but it’s proved to be a big job. After a first look at the plan, the assembly on Tuesday (12-17-24) sent it back to City Hall for more work.
Sitkans continue to struggle with food access, survey shows
Dec 14, 2024 · High food costs, food stamps backlogs, and the phase-out of COVID-era relief programs were all cited as contributing factors to food insecurity in Sitka, according to a new assessment. The data included surveys, focus groups, and local interviews. (KCAW/Redick) For many Sitkans, reliable access to ...
Tribal Council, Assembly brainstorm bear solutions at government ...
Nov 21, 2024 · Finding solutions to address problem bears was at the top of the list when the Sitka Assembly and the Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska met on Monday (11-18-24) for the bi-annual government to government meeting.
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Dec 20, 2024 · The Sitka Assembly wants to overhaul the commercial use of local trails and parks, but it’s proved to be a big job. After a first look at the plan, the assembly on Tuesday (12-17-24) sent it back to City Hall for more work.
Parks and rec launches summer programming - KCAW
Apr 10, 2024 · The City and Borough of Sitka’s Parks and Recreation department is gearing up for summer. Coordinator Kevin Knox joined KCAW’s Peter Apathy to share a quarterly update on parks and rec programming, including “Walk Sitka,” a virtual 297-mile walking challenge, and a new web platform that community members can use for registration.