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Afternoon forum to review Sitka’s economic picture

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 23, 2019

The Sitka Economic Development Association will paint a broad picture of the community’s economy Wednesday afternoon, April 24, at 3 p.m. in Harrigan Centennial Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Scientists search for genetic code behind herring spawn

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Apr 23, 2019

All hands are on deck at Sitka Tribe of Alaska when herring spawn. But eggs on branches are not the only thing the tribe is collecting this year. They're also gathering genetic samples from herring and working with University of Washington researchers to uncover the code that dictates when and where herring spawn.

Lawmakers urge Dunleavy to engage B.C. over transboundary mining

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Apr 23, 2019

Alaska and British Columbia agreed to cooperate over transboundary mining in 2015. Lawmakers are urging the Dunleavy administration to pick up where the Walker administration left off.

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Rid your home of unused opioids, pharmaceuticals

Apr 24, 2019

The opioid epidemic has had an impact in communities across the country, including Sitka. But opioid abuse is preventable. One way to do that is by properly disposing of unused opioids in your home.

Quilters to show off needlework at annual Ocean Wave show

Apr 23, 2019

Behind every quilt, there's an idea and a story. And the same is true for the historied Annual Ocean Wave Quilters Quilt Show, an exhibition of new quilts now in its 37th year.