The clock is ticking on cannabis policy in Alaska. By November 24th, the Marijuana Control Board will finalize statewide regulations for the marijuana industry -- and now is the time for the public to weigh in on the fine print.
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Peter Colson is the new director of the Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center. He's back in Sitka for the third time and this go around he plans on staying. Colson used to follow raptors around the nation and he's passionate about birds. He has a plan to make the center into a global attraction. He replaces Debbie Reeder, who served 13 years. Downloadable audio
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The Sitka Sound Science Center Science Fellow for October is Anne-Mathilde Thierry, who is studying the diminished population of arctic fox in Norway. She discussed her work and how she'll spend her time in Sitka educating young scientists and looking at how climate change is affecting certain animals. Tori O’Connell of the science center also discussed Thierry's fellowship. Downloadable audio.
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Around 200 teachers from around the state will attend the Alaska Math and Science Conference from Oct. 23 to 25. It’s the first time the conference is being held in Sitka. Bobbi Jordan and Matt Hunter, all co-chairs planning AMSC in Sitka, talked about hosting the educational summit that will cover Common Core and science standards, among other professional development topics. Downloadable audio
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Beyond wrapping up the municipal election, the Assembly’s meeting on Tuesday (10-13-15) night was light on local business. There was however, plenty to discuss about the state - from reduced ferry service to funding prospects.
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The Alaska Day Festival is in full swing in Sitka -- with historical shindigs, costume balls and a beard and bonnet contest.
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In Pelican, after the canvass committee counted absentee and question ballots, the winners of the municipal election remained the same. The city held it's certification on Monday (10 - 12-15).
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A huge performance ensemble from Moscow is traveling to Sitka this week for the Alaska Day Festival -- or not.
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The Stardust Ball is Saturday, October 31st. Acclaimed 12 piece Seattle funk band Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme will provide the tunes. Tickets for the general public are on sale now at Old Harbor Books!
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On the heels of the municipal election, Tuesday night’s Assembly meeting (10-13-15) saw a changing of the guard. Matthew Hunter was returned to his seat for another three year term, while Bob Potrzuski was sworn in to replace Michelle Putz.
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