Month: August 2013

Woman hoisted from fishing vessel near Sitka

The woman, whose name was not released, was medevacked from the 109-foot fishing tender Tuxedni, which was in Tebenkof Bay on Kuiu Island. She had been complaining of severe abdominal distress, and was transported to Sitka where she was transferred to local EMS.

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Film project celebrates 50 years of wilderness

Next year is the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, and to mark the occasion, the Sitka Conservation Society is putting together a film project on the wilderness. Filmmaker Ben Hamilton and Adam Andis, of SCS, explain what they're working on.

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Friday, Aug. 23, 2013

Friends seek help for service dog's medical bills. Pink catch rapidly nearing record. Disagreements over Parnell's vision for Tongass. Rope jumper tries to break three records in Juneau.

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Our home in the wild

Austin-based filmmaker Ben Hamilton has a knack for capturing the appeal of visiting -- and living in -- Southeast Alaska. The films he's made for the Sitka Convention and Visitor's Bureau are stunning to be sure, but often contain small, subtle portraits -- of us. He made this short film for the Sitka Conservation Society.

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Thu Aug 22, 2013

Court ruling raises new questions about laws governing city land sales in Sitka. Asphalt plant fire will not delay Sitka's street repair projects. Ketchikan police called in to quell possible riot aboard cruise ship Millenium. Glacier Bay Lodge will remain open for at least two years. State, federal officials update Petersburg assembly on transportation and power issues.

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Help sought for service dog’s surgery bill

Karen Kluting has organized an online fundraiser for Willow’s medical bills, and has already raised nearly half the $3,000 necessary for the dog to get surgery. She’s also holding a bake sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wells Fargo.

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