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Building bots

Thunder Mountain High School freshman Michael Lohrey works on the robot "Wilson Jr." The robot is named after its creator, TMHS senior Wilson Suzuki. The Juneau High School was one of eight schools to participate in the Bowled Over Robotics Regionals, held at Mt. Edgecumbe High School's B.J. McGillis gymnasium.

SEARHC faces $4M loss from 2011, CEO says

Difficult changes are on the way, says new SEARHC Chief Executive Charles Clement. But he also says he's "incredibly optimistic" about the long-term future of the nonprofit healthcare organization, which employs nearly 1,000 people in Southeast Alaska.

Sitka scientist wins ocean leadership award

Jan Straley will receive an Ocean Leadership Award from the Alaska SeaLife Center. The honor is given out annually to people who have made "significant contributions to awareness and sustainability of the state’s marine resources.”

Fri Feb 17, 2012

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/news_021712.mp3 Click here for iFriendly audio. Pension bill advances in legislature. Native American tribal enrollment growing in Pacific Northwest. Anchorage man named vice chair...

Forest Service looks to update shoreline framework

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/interview_021712.mp3 Click here for iFriendly audio. The U.S. Forest Service is looking to update their framework for outfitters and guides. The shoreline document spans four...

Leone’s attorney takes issue with admiral’s radio comments

Lt. Lance Leone’s attorney says comments Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo made on a Juneau radio station compromise his ability to be fair in the Coast Guard's case against his client. Ostebo appeared on KJNO’s Action Line program on Feb. 10.

School, city leaders discuss budget woes

Last year, the city gave about $5 million to the schools. That amount has been declining since 2010. With budget times tight this year, the school district is not counting on an increase.

Peratrovich inspires student to fight discrimination

Linda Schumann is a senior at Mt. Edgecumbe High School. She'll be playing the part of Elizabeth Peratrovich during a skit today at ANB Hall. Feb. 16 is Elizabeth Peratrovich Day in Alaska, set aside to honor the Native civil rights leader.

Sitka Assembly tweaks fish box tax plan

That tax requires charter operators to pay $10 per fish box, with the money going to the city’s harbor department, general fund and for fish enhancement. But how much money goes to each area could change, and some on the Assembly are suggesting the fish box tax could go away entirely.

Sitka tax cap would go up to $1,500 under new plan

In its current form, the ordinance will move the tax cap to $1,500 on July 1st. It’s a far cry from the $5,000 proposed cap – an amount that was roundly criticized Tuesday night by business owners.