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Wed May 30, 2012

Assembly relaxes senior exemption rules, postpones tax cap changes. Vaughn leads Sitka derby after 1st weekend. Sitka land sales lawsuit back in court. Climate change: Man's hobby becomes scientific legacy.

Tue May 29, 2012

Assembly to consider tax changes. 'Stream Team' puts 7th graders in charge of research. As village sinks, elders weigh options. Ketchikan midwife pleads guilty to Medicare fraud.

Assembly relaxes income limit on senior tax break

The Sitka Assembly changed the income level needed for seniors to be exempt. Instead of twice the federal poverty level, it’s now three times. Assembly members also will allow those with the exemption to keep it, regardless of income.

Sitka land sales initiative back in court

In April, the Alaska Supreme Court asked the Sitka court to take another look at its ruling in favor of the city. On Tuesday, Superior Court Judge David George gave the city 30 days to file a brief explaining the issues it feels are still on the table.

Vaughn leads Sitka derby with 41.4 pound king

Mike Vaughn leads the Sitka Salmon Derby after its first weekend. Vaughn landed a 41.4 pounder to claim the top spot. Dave Bandick is in second with a 39.4-pound fish, and Grant Hagerman is in third, with a 36.4-pound king.

Remembering: Veterans reflect on Memorial Day

As Sitkans gathered in Totem Square for Memorial Day on Monday, a pair of veterans reflected on the holiday inside Sitka's American Legion hall.

Bald eagle euthanized after being shot in Sitka

Officials at the Alaska Raptor Center had to euthanize a bald eagle last week. An x-ray revealed that it had been shot. Veterinarian Victoria Vosburg says the Alaska Raptor Center heard there was an eagle lingering in a trailer park near Indian River on Wednesday night.

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.

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.