December 2013 - Page 7 of 8

Murkowski flips on the filibuster

Last week Sen. Lisa Murkowski issued a statement that the recent change in the senate filibuster rules was "a power grab, plain and simple." It's interesting how time affects some people's memories.

Fri Dec 6, 2013

School district officials subdued, despite $1-million boost to budget. School board revises cyberbullying policy. MEHS Braves host Region V Wrestling tourney. Teen panel says youth leadership programs are making a difference for kids.

Ocean floor sensors yield clues on seismic activity

In January, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake shook up Southeast Alaska, and sent scientists scrambling to study the fault where it originated. Researchers placed sensors on the ocean floor, hoping to better map the fault system, and better predict the size and location of future earthquakes.

Girls grapple for wrestling recognition

Teams from around Southeast will be in Sitka this weekend for the Region V Wrestling tournament. Mt. Edgecumbe High School is trying for its third straight championship in the 3A classification. Thirteen of the Braves 48-member roster are girls.

Sitka schools get $1-million budget boost

The Sitka School District has come out ahead in this year’s budget process -- by about $1-million. Nevertheless, district officials are not necessarily jumping for joy. The practice in Sitka schools recently has been to budget conservatively, and hope for news like this. And then hope it happens again next year.

Sitka’s 2013 Nutcracker: More snow than ever!

Nutcracker director Melinda McAdams, and dancers Lione Clare and Wayne Young, talk about this year's performance (7 PM Fri Dec 6, 2 PM and 7 PM Sat Dec 7, 3 PM Sun Dec 8, Sitka Performing Arts Center, tickets $25/20 at Old Harbor Books). Sitka's performance has been notable for its use of Alaskan characters in the past, but this time will travel 'round the world.

MEHS Wrestling looking to ‘three-peat’ regional title

Mt. Edgecumbe wrestlers Brittany Woods-Orrison (Jr-Rampart), Jason Young (Sr-Soldotna), Deirdre Creed (12-Kotzebue), and Miranda Johnson (Jr-Pilot Station) discuss their prospects for this weekend's Region V Wrestling Tournament (Fri Dec 6 - Sat Dec 7, BJ McGillis Gym). With head coach Mike Kimber. See the full schedule here.