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Orca skeleton scanned, reassembled in Sitka

The bones of a killer whale recovered from Kruzof Island last year will soon be on display at the Sitka Sound Science Center. Volunteers and scientists spent this week rearticulating the orca skeleton.

Test set taken as seiners show up for Sitka herring

Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game officials are expected to do another aerial survey Friday morning to look for herring. A spotting flight on Wednesday found none, but herring predators are concentrated between Old Sitka Rocks and Dog Point.

Report: More renewable energy keeps money in Sitka

Right now, Sitka uses renewable resources for about a quarter of its energy needs. Nonrenewable resources, such as oil products, account for three quarters of the energy in town.

Thu Mar 22, 2102

Wilson's transportation fund gets traction. Southeast less likely to see redistricting changes than other AK regions. Oil execs say billions needed to stem production decline. Bill changes way youth survey is administered. Angoon team among those heading to Gold Medal basketball tourney in Juneau.

Girl Scouts work on energy efficiency issues, outreach

Members of Girl Scout Troop 4140 and energy education specialist Bitty Balducci discuss energy efficiency. The Girl Scouts have been learning about energy issues and are now helping teach others.

Wed Mar 21, 2012

USDA official tours Sitka, talks policy in Ketchikan. New environmental group established in SE. Judge vacates redistricting revision. Minor earthquake in Cook Inlet.

Tue Mar 20, 2012

Leone defense team will challenge CG admiral's remarks. Federal subsistence board to hear Kootznoowoo petition. Juneau restaurant fined for buying subsistence halibut. Oil taxes, education money on table as legislature heads into final month. Do-not-resuscitate bill heard in senate committee. Trapper Creek miner fined for creek diversion. Fairbanks allows 'occupiers' to have portable toilet.