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In Sitka, a rubbery farewell to cruise ships

In Southeast Alaska, the end of the cruise ship visits is as much a signal of the seasons changing...

Election returns from the KCAW listening area

Here are election returns from Angoon, Kake, Pelican and Tenakee Springs. Most of these cities still need to canvass their votes. That includes a significant amount of absentee ballots that could change the result in Tenakee Springs.

Political newcomer is Tuesday’s big winner

Matt Hunter, 30, has never run for office before. But he ended the night with the most votes of any candidate anywhere in Sitka's municipal election. Hunter secured a seat on the Assembly with 1,755 votes.

Conley leaves school board after 13 years

Conley spent much of his time on the board as one of the district’s strongest voices in Juneau. Bradshaw says Conley’s frequent trips to the capital city involved hours of lobbying before state lawmakers, often about the finer points of complex education policy.

2012 Sitka Municipal Election: The Numbers

Curious how Tuesday's voting turned out? Click here for the unofficial results.

It’s here: Municipal Election Day 2012

Today is Municipal Election Day in Sitka. We've posted links to all of our municipal election coverage, so you can take one more look at the candidates and issues before you head to the ballot box.

Young takes aim at DC during Sitka stop

Alaska's sole representative to the U.S. House says Washington is broken, the Senate is stuck, and that Mitt Romney will win the presidential election in November.

Running of the … feet?

Sitka resident Bill Giant ran Saturday's Running of the Boots in his own version of Xtratufs, and won. Giant has been a barefoot runner for a while, but only on pavement for the last month or so.

ANB celebrates 100th at ANB/ANS Grand Camp in Sitka

The Alaska Native Brotherhood was founded in Sitka in 1912. The Grand Camp meeting returns to Sitka this year for a celebration of ANB's centennial, and the annual gathering with the Alaska Native Sisterhood. ANB Camp No. 1 President Gerry Hope, and ANS Camp No. 4 President Jean Arnold offer details on what's ahead.

Fri Sep 28, 2012

Advisory council urges no limit on Stikine sockeye. Ferry system has strong 2011. Adzers continue work on Chief Shakes house. Grant aims to prevent AK teen suicides. Sealaska Heritage Institute gets $4.5M in federal grants. Sullivan vetoes repeal of Anchorage sidewalk sitting law.