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Sitka AC backs Roadless resolution, AFN ‘climate emergency’
Sitka’s local Fish & Game Advisory Committee adopted a pair of resolutions at its last regular meeting (11-13-19) -- on climate change and the Roadless Rule. Both votes were a departure from the AC's routine business, and came at the urging of Sitka students.
A first, Gov. Dunleavy attends Sitka Trooper graduation
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday (11-15-19) attended graduation ceremonies of the Alaska Law Enforcement Training Academy in Sitka. It was the first time any state governor in recent memory had attended the academy’s graduation ceremonies.
Sitkans demonstrate at USFS office in support of Roadless
Sitka residents staged a small demonstration outside the US Forest Service offices Friday afternoon to raise awareness about proposed changes to the Roadless Rule, and to encourage public comment.
At USFS hearing, Sitkans make a unanimous case for a roadless Tongass
Sitkans expressed strong support for keeping existing protections in place. But some are starting to lose faith in the public comment process.
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Encountering the life and work of Richard Nelson
In celebration of the life and work of Richard "Nels" Nelson, KCAW has encore broadcasts of "Encounters" through the end of 2019, and is providing a space to share fond memories.
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Sitka’s Great American Smokeout features (cold) turkey giveaway
Loyd Platson and Amanda Roberts organized today's (November 21) Great American Smokeout schedule in Sitka. Events include 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. picking up butts around Blatchley Middle School; 3 p.m. at AC Lakeside there will be a contest to guess how many butts were picked up, with the winner to receive a cold turkey.
Taking an Art Walk on the wild side
Based her most recent trip to the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness, photographer Lione Clare started a new project -- superimposing haikus on photos from the expedition.
Kennedy on SHS vs. MEHS volleyball: ‘The best sports I’ve seen’
Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy covers the regional and state volleyball tournaments; regional and state swim meets; and previews this weekend's wrestling action.
Soup, bowls, and chair-ity with Brave Heart Volunteers
Brave Heart Volunteers invites the community to a fundraiser Thursday, November 21st featuring soup, bowls, and chairs -- all homemade.
Southeast News
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Petersburg may look at more areas for lower property tax
Sport fishing boats troll near Frederick Point in May of 2016. (KFSK file photo) Petersburg’s...
New TV show with Alaska police to start January 1
A new reality TV show featuring police departments in four Alaska communities premieres on January...
Tongass National Forest projects on Prince of Wales Island up for public comment
An aerial shot of Prince of Wales Island. (KRBD file photo) The U.S. Forest Service opened a...
Alaska News
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New research in urban Alaska and the Yukon will examine natural hazards in a changing climate
The Swan Lake Fire on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (Photo by Kale Casey/Alaska Division of Forestry)...
For sale: A stake in an array of ConocoPhillips’ Alaska projects
ConocoPhillips’ undeveloped Willow prospect, pictured here, is still being explored. The company...
‘Savanna’s Act’ advances in US Senate; Aimed at mending police response to violence against Native women
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. (Photo by Liz...
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Former Baltimore Mayor Pleads Guilty In Children’s Book Scandal
Catherine Pugh acknowledged her guilt in a scheme in which she took orders for her self-published...
Advocates Challenge Trump Administration Plan To Let States And Towns Block Refugees
The White House wants to give state and local officials the power to block refugee resettlement in...
Infecting Mosquitoes With Bacteria Could Have A Big Payoff
Scientists are trying to flip the script on mosquito control in an effort to combat dengue fever....
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