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Challenger takes lead in House 34 race

After absentee ballot counting today (Monday 11-19-12), Democratic challenger Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has pulled ahead by 28 votes in the race to represent House District 34 in the Alaska Legislature. Kreiss-Tomkins, from Sitka, was in a dead heat with Haines Republican incumbent Bill Thomas over the weekend, after two questioned ballots from Port Alexander were counted on Friday, and evened-up the race.

Leone: CG 6017 ‘hit something we never saw’

Part 1 of a 3-part interview series with Lt. Lance Leone, the lone survivor of the crash of Coast Guard helicopter 6017 in July of 2010.Read the story and listen to the interview here.

Mon Nov 19, 2012

Lance Leone interview Part 1: CG6017 hit "something we never saw." House 34 legislative race in a dead heat. Dillingham Rep. Bryce Edgmon remembers the coin toss that settled his primary election. Convicted Hoonah shooter asks for new trial to determine if murdered police officer was on-duty.

Leone: CG 6017 ‘hit something we never saw’

In his first interview since the 2010 crash of CG6017, Lt. Lance Leone describes the morning of the flight, and the events leading up to the accident.

Monday: Leone talks about CG6017 crash and aftermath

Lt. Lance Leone was the only one of a four-person crew from Air Station Sitka to make it through the crash, which happened off the coast of La Push, Wash., in July 2010. In an interview with KCAW, Leone talks about the accident, its immediate aftermath, and how it’s shaped his life and career since.

Tie elections rare, but not unprecedented in AK

At least one legislator can relate to whatever emotions the two candidates for House District 34 must be feeling right now.

Pretty (dangerous) in pink

Pacific High School student Raven Natkong takes serious aim Friday afternoon (11-16-12) in Archery class, at the Sitka Sportsmen's Association archery range. Pacific High instructor Hillary Seeland is certified by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP); she introduced the class as part of Pacific High's P.E. program focusing on healthy, high-risk activities.

Graduation day

Men and women from the Alaska Law Enforcement Training Academy prepare to graduate at the Sheet'ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi in Sitka on Friday.

Arts Council scheduling ’13 events

Jeff Budd, exec. director of the Greater Sitka Arts Council, is organizing a scheduling meeting for 2013 on Tue Nov 20, 6:30 - 8 PM at the Yaw Chapel. Other coming arts events: The annual Gallery Walk 4 - 8 PM Fri Nov 23, Craft Fair 2 - 4 PM Sun Nov 25 at UAS, Radio Theater 7 PM Fri Nov 30 at the Performing Arts Center.

Fri Nov 16, 2012

Organizers to hold planning summit for Homeless Connect 2013. Sea cucumber, geoduck fisheries near end of good season. Senate earmark ban could affect federal spending in Alaska.