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WEB3 days ago · by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 26, 2024. Research in Southeast Alaska could expand the changing story of how the first humans arrived and traveled in the American continents. A Canadian archeologist is looking for evidence of human activity along the coast, in areas long since inundated by …
Listen back to KCAW's municipal candidate forums - KCAW
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Candidates hoping to serve as Sitka’s mayor and assembly members crowded in KCAW’s air room Tuesday night for two live forums. Listen to the mayoral forum here. Listen to the assembly forum here. Scott Saline, Austin Cranford, Kevin Mosher and Robert Hattle are vying for two open assembly seats this year. The candidates shared their ...
Community broadcasting for Sitka and the surrounding area - KCAW
WEBResearch in Southeast Alaska could expand the changing story of how the first humans arrived and traveled in the American continents. A Canadian archeologist is looking for evidence of human activity along the coast, in areas long since inundated by the rise in sea level following the last ice age.
Local News Archives - KCAW
WEB5 days ago · by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 26, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated. Research in Southeast Alaska could expand the changing story of how the first humans arrived and traveled in the American continents. A Canadian archeologist is looking for evidence of human activity along the coast, in areas long since inundated by the rise in sea level following ...
News Archives - KCAW
WEB4 days ago · Joshua Kindred, then an attorney for the Alaska Oil and Gas Association, at a conference in 2018.... Read More
Can Japan sustain the rebound of its ‘phantom fish’? - KCAW
WEB1 day ago · The data tells the story: The largest player in Pacific Herring is Russia, which harvests more fish than Japan, Alaska, and Canada combine. Even with all of these pressures on fisheries, Dr. Hamada is optimistic that with Japan’s herring recovery there’s a way forward supporting a sustainable herring industry in Japan and Alaska.
Incumbents hold off challengers in Sitka’s mayor, assembly races
WEB4 days ago · Incumbents hold off challengers in Sitka’s mayor, assembly races. Municipal election officials (left to right) Sara Peterson, Jess Earnshaw, and Holley Bayne tabulate votes on election night, October 1, 2024. This year roughly as many early votes were cast as in each of Sitka’s two precincts on Election Day. (KCAW/Woolsey)
SE Alaska's 'Submerged Past' offers clues to human migration in …
WEBSep 26, 2024 · SE Alaska’s ‘Submerged Past’ offers clues to human migration in North America. During the second year of the “Our Submerged Past” expedition, the team used the SUNFISH® autonomous underwater vehicle to explore submerged caves and rock shelters discovered during the first year of the project. (Image courtesy of …
Task force finalizes tourism recommendations - KCAW
WEBMay 2, 2024 · A little over a year after it was created, Sitka’s Tourism Task Force has completed its work, without settling on a “magic number” of annual cruise passengers. Instead, the assembly-appointed group adopted recommendations including reducing “peak days,” engaging with the visitor industry, and establishing a permanent commission to …
Assembly to consider 3 emergency COVID-19 ordinances, including …
WEBJul 29, 2021 · When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (7-29-21), it will tackle three emergency COVID-19 proposals. The first is a mask mandate: It would require masks in public spaces, including businesses like grocery stores and restaurants, public transportation, and childcare facilities. Those who don’t mask could be subjected to a $50 dollar fine, but ...