CLOUDY SKIES WITH A FEW RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUING TO MOVE
IN FROM THE WEST THROUGH THE EVENING. GENERALLY WEST WIND 10 TO 20
MPH...STRONGEST WINDS ALONG SOUTHERN BARANOF ISLAND.Newscasts
Wed Feb 22, 2012
New SEARHC CEO Charles Clement reports a $4-million loss for 2011; writes employees that “heartwrenching” changes are on the way. Sitka High DDF sweeps state tourney. House majority caucus introduces new Coastal management legislation that may pre-empt citizen initiative. Continue
Tue Feb 21, 2012
Coast Guard admiral breaks silence on airman’s court martial on a Juneau radio program; Leone’s lawyer cries foul. Sitka school board, assembly review district’s upcoming budget crunch. Young fishermen gather for Juneau summit. Continue
Fri Feb 17, 2012
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Pension bill advances in legislature. Native American tribal enrollment growing in Pacific Northwest. Anchorage man named vice chair of UA Board of Regents.
Thu Feb 16, 2012
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Assembly bumps tax cap to $1500, but exempts charter bookings for this season. Despite protests from initiative sponsor, fish box tax revenue could be re-allocated to harbors. Legislature expands geoduck farming north and west.
Wed Feb 15, 2012
Assembly retains senior citizen sales tax exemption, but considers adding a means test. Action on increasing sales tax cap delayed by Assembly recess until tonight (6 PM Wed Feb 15, at Harrigan Centennial Hall). Administrator Dinley apologizes for unintended offense to domestic violence advocates. Sitkan Bill Foster discovers a country in love with its cars. Continue
Tue Feb 14, 2012
Sweeney: Changing Sitka’s tax structure has advantages, drawbacks. All Southeast hunters must file reports by Feb 15. Continue
Mon Feb 13, 2012
No easy answers for Sitka School District, as board faces $800,000 in cuts. Clan Conference in Sitka Mar 29 – Apr 1 to coincide with ANB centennial celbration. Lawmaker says place-based education is working. Continue
Fri Feb 10, 2012
T&H Central Council president urges legislature to keep the oil tax status quo. State’s LIO chief tell Sitka Chamber that Alaska’s legislative information system is unique. Gay and lesbian seniors face challenges finding assisted living in Pacific NW. Continue
Thu Feb 9, 2012
Sitka school board to hold public budget hearing tonight to look for ways to close $700,000 gap. School board meeting features programs funded by Community Schools’ 21st Century grant. NOAA’s Shorezone aerial mapping program completed for Southeast. Continue
Wed Feb 8, 2012
Sitka Fine Arts Camp makes “short list” for national arts grant program. Proposed legislation will encourage feds to allow more sea otter harvest. Portland’s Vigor Industrial buys Alaska Ship & Drydock in Ketchikan. Continue