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SSSC students complete skeletal rearticulation of sea lion

Students participating in Sitka Sound Science Center's summer camp week, aptly named "Dem Bones," recently finished assembling the skeleton of a California sea lion.

Summit kicks off ferry management study

An effort to restructure the Alaska Marine Highway System begins Aug. 20 at a summit in Anchorage.

Sitka chef competes for national seafood crown

A Sitka chef has been chosen to compete in the 2016 Great American Seafood Cook-Off. On Saturday (08-06-16), Collette Nelson will battle chefs from across the country in front of a live TV audience in New Orleans.

UAS receives grant to offer new support services

Chris Washko, Student Services Manager at University of Alaska Southeast, and Grants Manager David Felts joined us in the studio to give an update about the upcoming year at the university. Downloadable audio

Don’t gotta catch this one!

Hugh Bevan recorded this short video of a magnificent brown bear on a Sitka area trailcam. In honor of this summer's Pokemon craze, Bevan named the bear "Crunchie."

Paxton and Miyasato run for Mayor; Knox for Assembly

As the filing period for the municipal election draws to a close, three more Sitkans have stepped forward. Today (08-04-16), Gary Paxton and Ben Miyasato filed to run for Mayor, while Kevin Knox filed to run for Assembly.

New urgent care clinic offers options for Sitkans

Mountainside Family Healthcare's new Urgent Care clinic is now offering services to the public. Patrick Williams, the clinic's business manager, and Leah Rose, a triage nurse, joined us in the studio to talk about the services the clinic offers. Downloadable audio.

Library celebrates new Potter book with Quidditch game

The Harry Potter books are having a second wave. Author J.K. Rowling released a new play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” on Sunday (07-31-16), which inspired literary events all over the country. In Sitka, the local library held a tournament in honor of the book’s #1 sport - Quidditch.

Hunter files for Mayor, Swanson for Assembly

Two more Sitkans filed for the municipal election in October. Deputy Mayor Matthew Hunter has filed for mayor. Assemblymen Aaron Swanson has filed to run again.

Assembly approves 8 mill ballot question on first reading

Last night (08-02-16), the Assembly unanimously passed - on first reading - an ordinance that would ask voters if the city should raise the cap on property taxes to 8 mills.