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League says Sitka still bike friendly

Sitka renewed its certification as a bicycle-friendly community this week. The League of American Bicyclists hands out the designation as part of National Bike Month. The award comes in part because of the infrastructure Sitka has set up for cyclists. The community has bike lanes on many of its roads, and shelters throughout town for bike parking.

Sumari’s Waltz

Sitka “State Fair” set for August

Jeff Budd, with the Greater Sitka Arts Council, outlines plans for a Sitka "State Fair" scheduled for August 19, 2012.

Fri May 18, 2012

Seymour Canal herring fishery closes with no harvest. Togiak herring off to slow start. Juneau to begin curbside recycling pickup.

Change of command at Air Station Sitka

Coast Guard Air Stations change commanders every two years or so. Cmdr. Ward Sandlin took command from Cmdr. Doug Cameron on Wednesday. Cameron's tour of duty in Sitka began with a tragedy, but also included a strengthening of ties with the larger community.

SEARHC transformation grants to change health policies

Martha Pearson, Health Promotion grant manager at SEARHC, discusses a new grant project funded by the Affordable Care Act designed to influence health policy at a micro level.

Thu May 17, 2012

Poignant farewell at Air Station Sitka change-of-command. KCAW's Fate calls Raven community "Introspective, democratic, and thriving."

Ken Fate: Raven community “introspective, democratic, thriving”

The theme for this year’s 4th of July celebration in Sitka will be “Communications through the Years.” Ken Fate, the general manager of Raven Radio, made the announcement at this week’s meeting of the Sitka Chamber of Commerce (5-16-12). Fate went on to tell the chamber about KCAW’s thirty-year history, and its connections – both social and financial – to the community.

Tokman returns to BBSC after 18-year hiatus

Baranof Barracudas swim coach Suha Tokman is returning to the deck after 18 years. Since leaving Sitka in 1994, Tokman has coached in Medford, OR, and in his native Istanbul.

Wed May 16, 2012

Bear Task Force and local sanitation contractor collaborate on a field test of bear-resistant trash cans. Due to the state's low unemployment rate, some unemployed workers may lose federal benefits. Petersburg student job shadow at the local clinic.