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Assembly gives administrator, attorney “satisfactory” reviews
In his first evaluation by the Sitka Assembly, municipal administrator Keith Brady received a satisfactory review. The Assembly also gave city attorney Brian Hanson a satisfactory review, adjusting his salary to $140,000 per his contract.
School district passes budget, still hopes for more funding
The Sitka School District passed a budget for the fiscal year, maintaining three teaching positions, though one is still in jeopardy. The board is hopeful that the aid they need to save that position and keep other services in place will come for the city and state legislature.
Consultants take pulse of Sitka hospital’s long-term needs
Three entities intend to submit a management proposal for Sitka’s city-owned hospital: SEARHC, Quorum Health Resources LLC, and UW Medicine in Seattle and its affiliate.
Sitka’s rescue team passes accreditation test
After months of extra training, Sitka Mountain Rescue passed the remaining portions of their re-accreditation test this weekend. This means they are once again a fully accredited mountain rescue team and can continue their work.
At final budget meeting, Assembly adds $300,000 to schools
The Sitka Assembly has found a way to balance the budget, finding an additional $300,000 dollars for Sitka schools through a series of cuts and transfers. The surplus could save some teaching positions, but it will be up to the Sitka School Board to decide at their April 17th meeting.
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Thank you, KCAW community! Raven Radio meets its spring fundraising goal of $85,000
Thank you to all who contributed to Raven Radio during our spring fundraiser! We have successfully met our spring goal of $85,000. If you have not done so already, swing by the station during business hours to collect your thank you gift (and say hi to our staff!)
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‘Jungle Book’ comes to life with aerial performance and puppetry
Sitka Cirque is performing the "The Jungle Book" this weekend, an aerial adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic. Director Frances Donohoe describes the multimedia, character-driven show.
Blatchley Middle School plans ‘Day of Caring’ to give back
Blatchley Middle School will be holding a Day of Caring on April 20, to give back to the community. Organizers will be discussing this community-wide volunteer project.
Registration open for summer camps at Sitka Sound Science Center
Registration is now open for week-long summer camps at the Sitka Sound Science Center.
Job Openings
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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.
Southeast News
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‘Ketchikan Is:’ Museum readies new permanent exhibit
Timber is a huge part of Ketchikan’s story. It’s also a big part of the Tongass Historical...
City Council updated on uplands planning
Members of the public look at illustrations of how Ketchikan’s cruise docks might be expanded to...
Ketchikan eighth-grader headed to national spelling bee
A Ketchikan middle-school student is headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in late May....
Alaska News
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No oil companies oppose bonds for tax credits, commissioner says
Alaska Commissioner of Revenue Sheldon Fisher testifies before the House Finance Committee, April...
Fairbanks ranks highest nationwide for year-round particulate pollution
The Fairbanks area has the worst fine particulate pollution in the United States according to the American Lung Association. The national non-profit released its annual State of the Air Report last Wednesday, and Fairbanks tops...
Troopers intercept 56 grams of heroin in Togiak
Alaska State Troopers intercepted 56 grams of heroin in Togiak on Friday. According to law enforcement, the street value of that amount of heroin in Bristol Bay is at least $56,000. Troopers contacted 32-year-old Patrick...
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LatestSuspected Driver Of Toronto Van Attack Arrested
Police in Toronto have located the vehicle and arrested the suspected driver after a van attack Monday left 10 people dead and 15 others injured.
Toronto Police Say Suspect In Van Attack Not Associated With Any Terrorist Group
At an evening press conference — police chief Mark Saunders told reporters the death toll has climbed to 10, after a man drove into pedestrians on Monday.
Former President George. H.W. Bush Hospitalized For Blood Infection
The 93-year-old former president was admitted to a Houston hospital for treatment just one day after the funeral of his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush.
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