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•	POW residents divided on Sealaska bill
•	Renewable energy grants shift power from diesel to hydro
•	Marine Advisory Program facing cuts
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The Library Show

"What's in YOUR bookbag?"

Click here for this week's show with Will Swagel.

Kettleson Memorial Library Director, Sarah Jones, discusses books with local personalities.

Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.

Host Sarah Jones shares selected readings and music from the library.

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Sitka Ranger boat could be taken out of service

Ed Ronco

SITKA, ALASKA (2010-03-10) The U.S. Forest Service plans to get rid of its Sitka Ranger boat, and it could shed another one of its remaining two Southeast boats if their use diminishes. Forest Service Sitka District Ranger Carol Goularte announced the news at Tuesday night's Sitka Assembly meeting.

Assembly approves extra money for hydro studies

Ed Ronco

SITKA, ALASKA (2010-03-10) The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday approved hundreds of thousands of dollars to study hydro electric projects on two lakes on Baranof Island. For one of those projects, officials say spending a few hundred thousand now could save millions later.

Davey Lubin: Sealaska selections threaten public lands

Robert Woolsey

SITKA, ALASKA (2010-03-09) A town hall meeting on SB 881, the Sealaska land selection bill, will be held in Sitka at 7PM Friday March 12 in Harrigan Centennial Hall. To help frame the discussion, KCAW's Robert Woolsey asked two residents to share their views on the bill. Davey Lubin is a wildlife charter operator who recently advocated against the bill during a trip to Washington DC.

Dale Williams: Sealaska selections return Native lands

Robert Woolsey

SITKA, ALASKA (2010-03-09) A town hall meeting on SB 881, the Sealaska land selection bill, will be held in Sitka at 7PM Friday March 12 in Harrigan Centennial Hall. To help frame the discussion, KCAW's Robert Woolsey asked two residents to share their views on the bill. Dale Williams is a Sitka Tribal Council member, and a Sealaska shareholder.

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Local Newscasts

Monday
Sitka girls basketball wins Region V crown; Meetings planned for Crescent Harbor park improvements; Begich supports Sealaska listening sessions in SE.
Tuesday
Fire at ANB Harbor restrooms closes Katlian St.; USCG attempts rescue of "extreme" hiker in Haines; Polar bears related to ABC browns; NW avalanche center feature.
Wednesday
Assembly OKs hydro studies, FS says goodbye to Sitka Ranger boat, Summer season trail construction gets stimulus boost.
Thursday
School Board considers Tlingit Language; Gov. Parnell plans no changes to subsistence policies; Marine Advisory Program offices may close.
Friday
Students enjoy Mt. Edgecumbe/Sitka basketball rivalry; Summer slump could boost convention sales; ASEA rallies in Juneau.

KCAW airs local newscasts weekday mornings at 6:49, 7:49, and 8:49, and at 5:19 pm.

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Morning Interviews

Hear this week's Morning Edition Interviews:

Monday - USFS plans major trail building this summer.
Tuesday - Mt. Edgecumbe coaches debrief tourney success.
Wednesday - Sitka Whalefest Food Web Cruise 3/13 9 am.
Thursday - Mt. Edge. Preschool Disco-Dinner-Dessert, Sun 4 PM at the Elks Lodge
Friday - Cape Decision Lighthouse "Rally for the Galley" Sun Mar 21st 5 PM at the Elks Lodge
KCAW airs Morning Edition interviews weekdays at 8:18 AM.

Tlingit Phrase

"Open the box of knowledge..."

This week's phrase: Love Phrases: Part III

Roby Littlefield, Tlingit language preservationist, weaves grammar, song, and recordings of elders into a 90 second language lesson.

Mondays, 8:35 AM.

Pass the Ketchup

Chef Suzan Brawnlyn explores the world of food and cooking, every Friday from 10:30-noon.

Sample the most recent recipes:
-Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Torte
-Hamentashen

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