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Bitty Balducci, Energy Education Intern for the Sitka Conservation Society and the Electric Department, discusses the new Energy Star rebate program the city is introducing on Friday (2-24-12) to encourage the purchase of more energy-efficient… more

Sitka High DDF coaches Stacey Woolsey and Stefanie Ask discuss their team’s success at the state Drama, Debate, and Forensics tournament in Anchorage over the weekend. Sitka won the 3A team titles in each category (Drama, Debate, and Forensics), the overall team title, and nine individual championships. Sitka High senior Zephyr Feryok was named “Student of the Year” and awarded a $500 scholarship. Continue

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The U.S. Forest Service is looking to update their framework for outfitters and guides. The shoreline document spans four districts — Juneau, Hoonah, Sitka and Admiralty — and is eight years old. Officials will accept… more

Dave Knapp has been bringing Chinese exchange students to Sitka for eighteen years. This October, he’ll transition the program to former Sitka schools superintendent John Holst. Knapp appeared on the Morning Interview to talk about some of his first visits to Kunming in Yunann Province, and to explain how Chinese high school students compete to spend a semester here. Continue

Lisa Sadleir-Hart and Ellen Frankenstein are organizing a meeting for Sitkans interested in learning about the “Slow Food” movement, 5:30 PM Sunday, February 19 at the Baranof Brewery. Continue

Senior Gavin Kainulainen and freshman Celia Lubin say Sitka High is taking very strong performances and debate teams to the state tournament in Anchorage this weekend. Mt. Edgecumbe basketball captains Brandi Hale (Sr-Hooper Bay) and Brenna Johanson (Sr-Hoonah), and coach Carl Blackhurst, discuss the Lady Braves’ two wins over Metlakatla. Continue

Banff Film Festival-Sitka committee members Dave Nevins and Jeff Budd outline this year’s festival, 7 PM Tue Feb 14 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students/seniors at Old Harbor Books or at the door. Continue

Greg Reynolds, UAS Construction teacher, and Jim Seeland, Fisheries Technology instructor, discuss an Open House planned at UAS for Sat Feb 25. Both high school students and the public will be welcome to explore first hand the growing opportunities in technical education. Continue

Susan Suarez, Women’s Health Recruitment Coordinator for the Wisewoman program, outlines this month’s heart-healthy activities. A full calendar was published in the Daily Sitka Sentinel on Wed Feb 8, and will appear again on Fri Feb 10. Continue

Blatchley Middle School Jazz performers Kaysia Whitmill and Miles Chadwick join music director Mike Kernin to discuss this Sunday’s (2-12-12) Valentine Brunch in the Sitka High Commons. Brunch will be served 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, $15 for 12 and over, $10 for ages 6-11, and free for 5 and under. Music provided by the BMS Jazz Band. A fundraiser for the band’s annual trip to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Continue