April 2012 - Page 8 of 10

The end of the voyage

The Japanese fishing vessel Ryou-Un Maru lists after being riddled by 25mm explosive rounds fired by the USCG Cutter Anacapa Thursday afternoon (4-5-12). The Anacapa also conducted a fire drill on the burning vessel, before sinking it in 6,000 feet of water.

Good wine, feelin’ fine

Chris Wilbur and Steve Will enjoy a glass of wine circa 2002. Knowing these guys, it was probably a VERY fine bottle.

Community asked to curate at Sitka museum

Sitka's Historical Society has begun a series of exhibits curated by members of the community. Museum staff say it’s a way to better tell Sitka’s story.

Roger Schmidt reads muskeg messages, with drum solo

Celebration of Radio celebrity co-host Roger Schmidt reads muskeg messages with a jazz drum solo in the background. Schmidt, whose day job is director of Alaska Arts Southeast (aka the Sitka Fine Arts Camp) also discusses the summer lineup at camp this year.

Fri Apr 6, 2012

Traveling sea lion phones home. ADF&G hopes to gather data on the 1980s introduction of elk near Wrangell. Gov. Parnell asks Native leaders to support his education initiative.

Traveling sea lion phones home

Herring seiners are not the only fishermen commuting long-distance to Sitka this spring. A half-ton Steller sea lion has been seen in and around Sitka’s harbors over the last few days browsing on the abundant herring. The animal, which has an innovative cell-phone tracking device, was tagged – just over a month ago – at the Bonneville Dam near Portland, Oregon, about 900 miles to the south.

Science mentors bring students into labs

A program in Sitka allows high school students to work side-by-side with scientists on their research. The Science Mentors Program, run through the Sitka Conservation Society and the Sitka Sound Science Center, puts three high school students in the field and in the lab.

“Moon Over Buffalo” opens Friday with comedy, swords

Sitka Community Theater producer Shannon Haugland discusses this year's performance of Ken Ludwig's "Moon Over Buffalo," which opens 7 PM Friday April 6 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center, and plays again at 7 PM on Saturday and Sunday (tickets $10/$7 at Old Harbor Books).

Thu Apr 5, 2012

Science mentors program gives students hands-on research experience. Term limits question to appear on Sealaska 2011 corporate ballot. Coast Guard signs agreement pledging continued cooperation with Russian counterpart.