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Chenault to Sitka Chamber: ‘I know how government should work’
Sitka’s Chamber of Commerce got its first taste of election-year politics during its luncheon meeting this week (5-16-18). Representative Mike Chenault is running in the Republican primary for governor.
Sitka, Kake artists honored with Rasmuson Foundation awards
The Rasmuson Foundation awarded project money to several Alaskan artists last week, through their Individual Artist Awards program. Several of those honorees have roots in Sitka and Kake.
Surprise funding boost saves Blatchley Art program, but not library
Last-minute deal-making by the legislature is sending more funding to the Sitka School District over the next two years, but it won’t be enough to restore two laid-off teaching positions, or the Blatchley librarian. The Blatchley Art teacher, and 21 other non-tenured teachers, however, have all received contracts.
Legislature resurrects road out of Juneau, sort of
A spending bill passed by the Legislature revives plans for a road north out of Juneau. The capital budget also funds a hydroproject in Kake and a fish hatchery near Petersburg.
Infrastructure lacking as Sitka’s cruise numbers rebound?
After hitting a low ebb four years ago, Sitka’s cruise ship industry is bouncing back. Fred Reeder, with Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska, told the Sitka Chamber of Commerce (5-9-18) that the outlook for large-ship cruising -- around the world -- was improving.
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Girls empowerment program culminates in 5K run in Sitka
Sitkans Against Family Violence hosted its 10th Annual "Girls on the Run 5K" this Saturday, gathering at Harrigan Centennial Hall to prep the "rockstar" runners with face paint, hair spray, and bangles.
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SFAC kicks off summer season with outdoor music festival, art show
Sitka Fine Arts Camp is beginning the summer in style, with two fundraisers this weekend. All proceeds support scholarships for students at the summer camp.
Bird biologist follows Hermit thrushes to Southeast
Allison Nelson is the the current Scientist in Residence Fellow (SIRF) at the Sitka Sound Science Center. She came to Sitka to further her research on the migratory patterns of the Hermit Thrush. Nelson is the founder and director of Gold Country Avian Studies, based in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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KCAW accepting applications for GM position
Applications for KCAW's full time general manager being sought now, with initial screening May 27th. Click here to learn more. This is a full time, executive position at the station, reporting to a community-elected Board of Directors and supervising a staff of six and 100+ active volunteers.
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Petersburg assembly to consider harbor fee increase
Three fishing boats are on the grid in Petersburg’s South Harbor for cleaning and maintenance...
SEARHC awards healthy living grant to Petersburg Indian Association
Leatha Merculieff, SEARHC’s vice president of executive administration, awards a “Healthy is Here”...
Brazilian Hour host celebrating 40 years on the air
Nationally syndicated radio host Sergio Mielniczenko hosts the Brazilian Hour, which KRBD airs on...
Alaska News
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Community in Unity: Life in Limbo at the Fairbanks Correctional Center
Some people stay at Fairbanks Correctional Center for a few days. Others are at the pre-trial...
Federal designation puts Alaska in touch with millions to fight drug-trafficking
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, flanked by more than 30 law enforcement officials at a press conference...
Late bill amendment allows distillery cocktails to continue
Janilyn Heger mixes a cocktail at the Skagway Spirits distillery in July, 2017. (Photo by Abbey...
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The North Ridgeville Police Department received a call early Saturday morning from what they thought was an “obviously drunk guy.” Turns out, the pig just wanted to be petted.
Levees Make Mississippi River Floods Worse, But We Keep Building Them
For more than 150 years, scientists have known that levees increase flood risk on the Mississippi River. That hasn’t stopped local officials from building up levees in response to more severe floods.
Supreme Court Decision Delivers Blow To Workers’ Rights
The high court ruled for the first time that workers may not band together to challenge violations of federal labor laws.
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