Last week, 14 educators from around the state met at Sitka High School to learn how to make shop and engineering classes more engaging. Supported by a grant from the Alaska Department of Education, the group had a few days to build and wire their very own electric guitars.
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George Bennett Sr., Rural Veteran Liaison with the Alaska Veterans Administration, talks about enrollment into the Alaska VA and veteran's benefits. Downloadable audio.
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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.
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Assembly member Ben Miyasato has announced that he will not be running for his seat in the October election.
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At last night’s Sitka Assembly meeting (03-08 -16), the Marijuana Advisory Committee presented their final report to the Assembly.
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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).
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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.
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The Planning Commission has shifted focus as it overhauls Sitka's comprehensive plan, last updated in 2007.
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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.
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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.
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