Sitka’s Planning Commission considered an idea on Tuesday (12-01-15) to allow short term vacation rentals and bed and breakfast establishments on anchored boats. Harbor staff worried this would pose a sanitation issue.
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A controversial plan to release millions of chum salmon in a popular sport fishing area near Petersburg has been put on hold, while the state gathers more information about the proposal.
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The Sitka School Board heard a full report on the results of the state’s new standardized testing this week, but -- like everyone else -- will bide its time waiting to learn what the new numbers mean.
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The Ramshackle Cabaret is a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood in Sitka. This year's theme is "Ace in the Hole" and all manner of casino-styled dances are needed. Downloadable audio.
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Pat Pitney, Alaska's state budget director, talks about how the declining price of oil is affecting the state budget. Downloadable audio.
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The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council swore in two returning members at a meeting Wednesday (12-2-15). But now it’s looking for two more tribal citizens who want to be part of the federally-recognized government body.
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Commercial and sport fishing fleets in some parts of Alaska will be allowed to harvest more fish, under recommendations presented to the International Pacific Halibut Commission.
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Sitkans turned out in force for a lunchtime brainstorming session (11-24-15) on next year's "bleak" ferry schedule, but the DOT made no promises that things would improve.
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It's not too early to start thinking about the runway. Jeff Budd is the organizer of the Wearable Art Show, which will be held March 26 at the PAC. Downloadable audio.
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The Sitka Police Department is being proactive when it comes to drunk driving this holiday season.
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