Author: Emily Kwong, KCAW

Task force chair opens two-hospital conversation

The old question of ‘Can Sitka afford two hospitals?’ became new again, as the Citizens’ Task Force heard a budget report from Sitka Community Hospital yesterday In his remarks, hospital CEO -- and task force chair -- Rob Allen raised the question of how the hospital could work more efficiently with its neighbor across the bridge.

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Marijuana laws missing key language

Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott signed the state marijuana regulations into law last month (01-22-16) and the state will begin accepting license applications on February 24th. But there’s a wrench in the works: the original bill fails to properly authorize background checks.

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Car chase ends in Swan Lake

Swan Lake was home to more than just birds for a few hours Sunday morning. A short but high-speed car chase ended when an unlicensed driver toppled a telephone pole and skidded his SUV into the lake.

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