Author: KCAW Sitka

Rare birds in Sitka spark excitement ahead of annual count

A Dickcissel spotted in Sitka in mid-November (Marc Kramer/Birding By Bus) Two different birds...

Mt. Edgecumbe superintendent responds to concerns over student support and safety

Mt. Edgecumbe High School, Oct. 6, 2025. (KCAW/McKenney) Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide Crisis Line for 24-hour...

Sitka’s top nutcracker collector hopes to crack open people’s childlike wonder

Jack Petersen poses with a portion of his nutcracker collection displayed at Wildflour Cafe and Bakery (KCAW/Cotter) As a well-known prop designer for community theater productions in Sitka, Jack Petersen is no stranger to...

School Board hears update on REACH homeschool program

Weaving projects by students in the Sitka REACH Homeschool program (SDS/REACH Photo) Enrollment in...

Sitka’s Land Trust claims an affordability win in first cottage resale

One of the Sitka Community Land Trust’s original seven cottages just changed hands – the first time the organization has put its resale agreement into play.