July 2012 - Page 4 of 10

Mon Jul 23, 2012

Would a cruise dock make a difference for passengers in Sitka? (Part 2 of 2). STA to build two new office buildings on Katlian St. Instrument wood business takes root in Wrangell.

Declining cruise traffic has Sitka considering a dock

Residents of Sitka could vote this fall on whether to build a dock for large cruise ships near downtown. Right now, visitors arriving aboard such vessels are ferried to shore on smaller boats. In this first of two reports, we look at why Sitka is considering a dock.

Try a little tenderness

Coast Guard buoy tender crew members take turns hammering the pin to a shackle during the Buoy Tender Olympics "Heat-and-Beat" onboard the Coast Guard Cutter Fir July 18, 2012 in Juneau, Alaska. The Olympics blend competition with the day-to-day work crews are required to perform. Has anyone considered that "tender" might not be the right word for these ships?

Alpine Adventure not just for “crazy runners”

Sitka’s answer to Seward’s renowned Mt. Marathon Race is this Saturday (7-21-12). Starting at 9 AM, seventy-five competitors will make their way from sea level in downtown Sitka to the picnic area on Harbor Mountain in the 19th annual Alpine Adventure Run. Follow this link to view an interactive panorama of the trail.

Murphyao explores boundaries of art, writing, and northern politics

Graphic novelist Amanda Murphyao is working on an academic thesis contrasting Alaska's statehood with the territorialization of Nunavat, Canada. She's in Sitka for a seven-week fellowship program on the Sheldon Jackson Campus. She and SitkaFest co-director Paul Cox discuss the program, and preview Murphyao's presentation at this Saturday's (7-20-12) TEDx event at Allen Auditorium.

Fri Jul 20, 2012

Declining tourism in Sitka: Will a dock help? Part 1 of 2. 19th Alpine Adventure Run is Sitka's answer to Mt. Marathon.

Brewery tries Facebook to catch a thief

You may use Facebook to share photos from your summer vacation or goof off at work. But Sitka resident Rick Armstrong has found a different use for the social network -- he's using Facebook to try to catch a thief.

TED talks offer big ideas in small packages

Elena Gustafson and Paul Cox discuss this Saturday's (7-21-12) TEDx event in Sitka (12:30-8PM, Allen Auditorium, tickets $25 at Old Harbor Books, children under 18 free). Eleven speakers will give presentations on a range of subjects, each limited to 18 minutes.

Thu Jul 19, 2012

Brewery owner hopes social media will help bring thief to justice. SCAPS director on prevalence of drug abuse in Sitka. NOAA team continues survey of Southeast, Southcentral beaches for tsunami debris. Douglas Indian Association holds ceremony over disturbed graves.

Pre-midnight oil

Sometimes working late isn't all bad. This was the view from the news studio window at Raven Radio, over the Petro Marine fuel dock at about 10 p.m. Wednesday.