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Blatchley to ‘unblock’ its schedule for 2012-13
The school is rearranging the way it structures its day. Administrators told the Sitka school board that it will improve the experience for students. more
HS activities report: Softball, track and Native Youth Olympics
Sitka High School and Mt. Edgecumbe High School students talk about the latest with softball, track and the Native Youth Olympics. The NYO took place this past weekend in Anchorage. more
Tue May 1, 2012
After harvest, Sitka Tribe renews herring concerns. Sitka grandmother, uncle sentenced in child abuse case. Direct ferry resumes between Angoon and Sitka. Parnell doesn’t plan to call lawmakers back to Juneau. Juneau school board balances funding, cuts. Former Ketchikan mayor pleads guilty to child pornography possession. more
After harvest, Sitka Tribe renews herring concerns
This year’s lower-than-expected herring harvest has renewed calls from the Sitka Tribe of Alaska to change the fishery. The Tribe sees it as validation of a long-held concern. But a state biologist says although this year definitely requires some study, the model used to manage the fishery is still good. more
2 Sitkans sentenced in child abuse case
Superior Court Judge David George sentenced 52-year-old Ernestine Dugaqua to 40 months in jail, with 24 suspended, for third-degree assault. 21-year-old Frank Natkong was also sentenced in the case. more
Events on tap for National Bike Month
Doug Osborne says it’s never too late to start riding your bike. May is National Bike Month, and events are scheduled for children and adults to encourage bike riding in the days ahead. more
Mon Apr 30, 2012
‘Tough choices’ as Assembly weighs budget. New book presents 3,000 Native place names in SE. State Republicans elect new leadership. Juneau gift shop owner sentenced for not paying $192k in sales tax. more
‘Spirit of Reading’ brings authors to students
Dimi Macheras is the illustrator of the graphic novel “Strong Man,” by Ishmael Hope. He and Ginny Blackson tell KCAW about the book, and a the Alaska Spirit of Reading program, which connects authors with students around Alaska. more
‘Community curating’ puts your work on display at historical museum
Sitka Historical Museum Curator Jackie Fernandez says community curating can give you a voice in the museum. The goal, she says, is to expand the presence of Sitkans. The upcoming exhibit will feature community photography. more
Fri Apr 27, 2012
Former Sitkan sentenced for embezzlement. Construction of POW mine to begin within 3 years. States prep residents for tsunami debris. AK House speaker waiting to see if he’ll call Senate back. Nenana ice jackpot biggest ever at $350K. more