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Roads and harbors plan OK’d, constitutional convention isn’t

Alaskans voted on more than candidates in Tuesday’s election. Here's the results of a bond measure and a ballot proposition.

Pet owners, assembly explore “dog-friendly” option at Kimsham

Sitka’s dogs will have their day after all. The Sitka assembly last night (11-6-12) tabled a controversial ordinance banning dogs from Moller Park and the Kimsham complex, and will likely scrap it altogether. Instead, they plan to bring forward a revised law that leaves dogs – and their owners – in the mix.

Wastewater hike to “catch up” local rates

Sitkans will be paying higher waste-water rates starting next month. The Sitka assembly last night (11-6-12) unanimously approved hikes in the rates for both unmetered households and large commercial users.

Miss any results? We’ve got you covered

Come on in for results from local races and links to more election information from APRN, NPR News and beyond.

MEHS Volleyball takes Region V; SHS Swimming 2nd at state

Mt. Edgecumbe Volleyball players Mariah Martin and Taryn White talk about their team's performance in the regional tourney this past weekend. With head coach Rich Calkins. Sitka High swimmers RJ Miller, Carl Brenner, Spencer Combs, and Louis Belley (named AK male State Swimmer of the Year) reflect on their state-champion 200-medley relay, and the team's 2nd place finish at state. With head coach Robby Jarvill.

Tue Nov 6, 2012

SE election preview: House 34 tops regional contests. Assembly eye-opener: Waste-water rates and possible steep fines for dogs on new ballfields. No serious injuries in downtown Juneau apartment fire. Richard Nelson to Whalefest: "Salmon are our long-term investment."

STA candidate statement: Michael Baines

Hello, my name is Michael Baines. I am running for election to the office of Tribal Chairman on the Sitka Tribal Council. I’d like to ask for your vote on Tuesday, November 13. I would also like to thank current chairman Lawrence “Woody” Widmark for twenty-four years of service to the Tribe.

It’s Election Day!

Need a last-minute refresher before you head to the polls? We've posted links to our election coverage (and a few other cool things from around the nation). Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Alaska. Election Night coverage begins at 4 p.m.

Visiting bishop to ease transition at St. Peter’s

Bishop Carol Gallagher is serving as the interim priest at St. Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church. She discusses the still-small minority of women bishops, her childhood in a mixed-ethnicity home, and her call to the priesthood.

Mon Nov 5, 2012

Juneau jury convicts John Marvin, Jr., of first-degree murder in the death of two Hoonah police officers. Authorities destroy seven bears in Poison Cove, searching for clues in the death of Tomas Puerta. Sitka police still receiving numerous calls about garbage bears. Ketchikan's Whitman Lake Dam project gets second life.