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Bennett on a mission to enroll veterans for benefits

George Bennett Sr., Rural Veteran Liaison with the Alaska Veterans Administration, talks about enrollment into the Alaska VA and veteran's benefits. Downloadable audio.

A haircut goes a long way on St. Baldricks Day

On March 18th, Sitka will host St. Baldrick’s Day, an event that invites participants to shave their heads and raise money for pediatric cancer research. To demonstrate how it’s done, cancer survivor 6-year-old Phinneas Edwards got a buzz cut in the middle of the Assembly floor.

Miyasato will not run again for Assembly, urges citizen participation

Assembly member Ben Miyasato has announced that he will not be running for his seat in the October election.

Marijuana committee recommends 2% excise tax

At last night’s Sitka Assembly meeting (03-08 -16), the Marijuana Advisory Committee presented their final report to the Assembly.

School board goes on air to help solve budget puzzle

Sitka’s schools are looking for ways to make ends meet next year. The local district is projecting a deficit of $1.6-million. The board held a live budget hearing on KCAW on Monday (3-7-16).

USCG offers free dockside vessel safety exams

Steve Ramp is the vessel safety examiner for the US Coast Guard. He'll be offering free, dockside vessel safety examinations for commercial fishing vessels this spring. Downloadable audio.

Planning Commission to rewrite land use policies for Sitka

The Planning Commission has shifted focus as it overhauls Sitka's comprehensive plan, last updated in 2007.

Pioneer Homes adapt to aging Southeast

The pioneer homes are a purely Alaskan invention.And judging by the growing wait list, the service provided by Alaska’s six pioneer homes – three of which are in Southeast - is needed more than ever.

MEHS Cheer squad prepped for regional tourney

Mt. Edgecumbe High cheerleaders Makayla Heckerman (sr-Kodiak) and Katie Peterson (sr-Old Harbor) report on plans for this week's Region V Basketball tournament. With Daily Sitka Sentinel sports editor Tom Hesse.Downloadable audio.

St. Baldrick’s leads the fight against pediatric cancer

Dr. Dave Vastola, Craig Warren, and Brend, Val, and Phinneas Edwards explain why it's a great idea to shave your heads, Friday, March 18 at the Elks Club. St. Baldrick's Day has become a leading national funder of children's cancer research.