March 2013 - Page 4 of 11

Fri, Mar 22, 2013

Kreiss-Tomkins calls oil tax reform passage 'a tragedy.' Sitka to host massive emergency drill. Edgecumbe boys, Sitka girls advance at state hoops tourney. Remembering the Bristol Bay salmon crisis of '37.

Kreiss-Tomkins: Senate oil tax vote ‘a tragedy’

The governor’s oil tax reform bill narrowly passed the Senate yesterday (Wed 3-20-13). Although it’s trip through the House will likely be smoother, Sitka representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins continues to oppose it.

The Poetry of Work

Poet and fisherman Sierra Golden discusses her workshop on the Poetry of Work this Fri - Sun, Mar 22 -24. With Carolyn Servid, co-director of the Island Institute.

Thu Mar 21, 2013

Fishermen encouraged to get free USGC safety exams prior to Saturday's opener. Oil tax legislation slows down as minority senators ask questions. Gold Medal Basketball brings SE communities together. Ethical wills leave values instead of property.

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Free safety exams for fishing vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard is offering free safety exams to all commercial fishing vessels. The program is so fishermen can ensure their boats meet the current fishing regulations before the halibut and sablefish fisheries open in Alaska on Saturday, Mar. 23, 2013.

Getting ready

State managers reported predators were visible during an aerial survey conducted Wednesday morning, but that the herring were not visible from the air.

Wed Mar 20, 2013

Sequestration forces SEARHC to make $3.5 million in cuts. ADF&G boosts sac roe herring harvest level by 500 tons. US Fish & Wildlife Service's new rules about "substantially altered" sea otter pelts questioned by craftspeople. Army Nat'l Guard Honor Guard holds memorial service in Wrangell.

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Iron Braves take 3rd in state Robotics competition

Mt. Edgecumbe Student Nick Bouker is a junior from Dillingham, and team captain of the Iron Braves, one of two MEHS Robotics teams to compete at state earlier this month. The Iron Braves and Titanium Braves took 3rd and 4th place. With Robotics teacher Mark Nance.

CEO: SEARHC hit hard by federal funding cut

CEO Charles Clement says his organization is bracing for a $3.5 million budget cut over the next six months. He says the reduced funding is because of sequestration, which went into effect on March 1 when Congress could not reach an agreement on the nation’s budget.

Tue, March 19, 2013

Coast Guard's leader in Alaska says sequestration won't hit as hard here. Civilians receive awards for aid in rescue, continued support of Coast Guard. Public gets first peek at Blue Lake construction site. Yakutat girls, boys lose at state tourney. AK House passes resolution to "protect 2nd Amendment." Man shoots Wal-Mart manager in Anchorage over service dog argument.