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Watch: Sitka Community Hospital town hall
Tonight 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Harrigan Centennial Hall, the City and Borough of Sitka will host a town hall to gather community input on the three organizations who have made an offer to manage Sitka Community Hospital.
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In run for governor, Begich says voters deserve a choice
Former United States Senator Mark Begich visited Sitka earlier this month, and after a few years out of the political scene, Begich is throwing his hat in the ring for the governor's race.
Aaron Bean enters Sitka’s Mayor race
The final candidate to file for Sitka’s election is no stranger to local government. Assembly member Aaron Bean filed to run for Mayor just before the deadline on August 3rd.
Question to raise bed taxes will not appear on Sitka ballot
On Tuesday night (08-14-18), the Sitka Assembly voted against including a question on the ballot to raise transient lodging taxes. If the measure had passed muster with voters, visitors would have paid a net 1% more on their hotel room or B&B in wintertime.
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Preview: Town hall on future management of Sitka Community Hospital
Tonight at 6 p.m. in Harrigan Centennial Hall, the City and Borough of Sitka will host a town hall to gather community input on the three organizations who have made an offer to manage Sitka Community Hospital. Raven Radio will stream the meeting live on our Facebook page.
Registration open for dance showcase…starring Sitkans!
Sitka Studio Dance hosts an evening of solos, duets, and small group performances across genres on November 10th, 7 p.m. at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. To participate, register by September 1st.
UAS offering tuition reduction for career, technical classes
Planning for college? Amelia Budd, Academic Advisor at the University of Alaska Southeast Sitka campus, maps out multiple programs and enrollment opportunities.
Conference focuses on community dialogue and trauma-informed care
A coalition of Sitka entities is holding a Trauma-Informed Care Conference on Saturday, August, 18 from 9 am-5 pm at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Dr. Linda Chamberlain, a renowned advocate on trauma and resilience, will provide the keynote.
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Vigor Alaska announces potential Ketchikan layoffs
Vigor Alaska Ketchikan shipyard workers gather to watch the Tazlina get lowered into the water at...
School district investigation to start soon
An investigation into the district’s actions regarding sexual abuse and harassment complaints...
Water a recurring topic at Ketchikan City Council meeting
Thomas Basin small boat harbor is seen from the air in 2016. Thomas Basin in one of six beach...
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Supporters of full PFD aren’t clear how they’d pay for it
Republican former state Sen. Mike Dunleavy,independent Gov. Bill Walker, former U.S. Sen. Mark...
Murkowski accepts climate change. What will she do about it?
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is pursued by reporters in the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)...
In District E, once-spurned Kowalke vies with outsider-turned-appointee Shower
The primary election for state Senate District E is between two candidates involved in a messy appointment process earlier this year. Now, Republican voters from the northern section of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and a...
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LatestEmus Swarm Town As Australia’s Drought Worsens
The tough conditions are drying up huge swathes of land, leaving farmers struggling. Groups of thirsty emus recently showed up in an outback mining town looking for water.
Trump Calls ICE Opponents ‘Big Loudmouths,’ Praises Agents As ‘Great Patriots’
At the White House ceremony, Trump also asked an agent, Adrian Anzaldua, who discovered a truck containing about 80 immigrants to speak. “He speaks perfect English,” Trump noted.
Trump ‘Not Thrilled’ With Fed Chairman Over Interest Rate Hikes
It was the second time in a month that President Trump had taken aim at the Fed. In a Reuters interview, he also accused China and Europe of manipulating their currencies to gain leverage in trade.
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