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A tiny fishing fleet

As the fleet awaited word for an opening this morning, a smaller fishery was in action this afternoon (03-22-16). Staff at the Sitka Pioneer Home brought a dozen residents to jig for herring in ANB Harbor.

Herring spawn continues, as seiners look for suitable stock

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game mapped an additional 4 miles of herring spawn during its morning survey today (3-22-16), bringing the total now to nearly 7 miles.

SHS Mock Trial takes state title

Sitka High School took top honors for the second time in the school’s history in the 2016 Alaska High School Mock Trial Competition in Anchorage earlier this month (03-06-16).

Grand Bargain would affect grocery bill, property taxes

After six months of scrutinizing Sitka’s budget, the Citizens’ Task Force is ready to reveal their plan. They call it “The Grand Bargain.” Here's a glimpse of the bargain’s major line items, some of which are still a source of disagreement among the task force.

Native ceremony calls fish back

While commercial fishermen were on the water anxiously awaiting the next herring opening in Sitka, some residents gathered on land for a traditional Tlingit ceremony. The Blessing of Herring Rock happens every year to get the fish to come back to the Sound to spawn.

Alaska’s eight starts inspire Wearable Arts

Jeff Budd and Sarah Lawrie with the Greater Sitka Arts Council (GSAC) talk about the 8th Annual Wearable Arts Show, alongside frequent artist/model Bill Foster. The show features 28 different art pieces and about a third of the artists are new this year. Downloadable audio.

Herring fleet fishes Krestof; half of quota taken

Over the weekend, seiners landed over 5,000 tons of herring on the second opening of the Sitka Sound Sac Roe Herring fishery.

LISTEN: All About the Grand Bargain

Sitka's budget deficit is estimated to be $900,000 this year. And as oil prices drop, Sitka is unlikely to receive much state funding. How will we make due? The Citizens' Task Force proposes "The Grand Bargain." Tune in Monday (03-21-16) at 10 a.m. for a half-hour special about their plan.

Second herring opening in Krestof Sound

The Herring Fishery will be open at 3:15 p.m. today (03-19-16) in Krestof Sound. 11,000 tons remain to be taken, or roughly three-quarters of this year's guideline harvest.