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TIED UP: Port Alexander ballots close gap in HD34

KHNS in Haines reports the race between Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, D-Sitka, and Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, is now tied, after the counting today of two question ballots from Port Alexander.

Planning summit to launch Homeless Connect encore

Organizers of a major effort to aid the homeless in Sitka last winter are hoping to repeat their success this coming January. The nonprofit Easter Group spearheaded a multi-agency collaboration to provide basic services for Sitka’s homeless called “Project Homeless Connect.” Over forty-five individuals attended the event in Harrigan Centennial Hall – an unexpectedly high turnout that caught the attention of municipal government and the public alike.

Homeless Summit encore planned in Sitka

Organizers Dorrie Farrell and Julia Smith are holding a planning meeting for another Homeless Connect event in Sitka, 9AM Mon Oct 19 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The event is scheduled for next January.

Thu Nov 15, 2012

Baines to take leadership of Sitka Tribal Council; resignations follow closely-contested election. Mt. Edgecumbe students learn hands-on biology from Whalefest scientist. Audio postcard: Blatchley students report on Whalefest.

Wed Nov 14, 2012

Two votes separate Thomas, Kreiss-Tomkins in House 34 legislative race. Petersburg honors Vietnam vet by renaming bridge. Alaska Board of Fisheries to address controversial proposals at next meeting in Western Alaska.

Sitka students learn how to take apart an octopus

What’s it look like inside an octopus? You probably don’t want to know, at least first-hand. That’s unless you’re a student dissecting one during this month’s Sitka WhaleFest.

2 resign from Sitka Tribe’s council after election

Dale Williams and Wade Martin have resigned from the Sitka Tribe of Alaska's council. Both had a year left in their terms. Williams was the losing candidate for chairman.

‘Smokeout’ about taking day off from tobacco

Ryan Kauffman says there have been big advances in smoking cessation in the United States. This year's Great American Smokeout on Thursday will be the 37th such event. The goal, says Kauffman, isn't necessarily to quit for life, but rather to encourage people to take the day off from using tobacco.

Sitka students to join all-state music festival

Sitka High School violinist Lione Clare and trombonist Ryan Apathy are among the students headed to All State Music Festival. It takes place this weekend in Chugaik.

Wed Nov 14, 2012

Two votes separate House District 34 candidates. Petersburg dedicates bridge for local killed in Vietnam. Board of Fish to hear controversial Bristol Bay length proposal. King disaster worse than thought.