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Fish biologist spawns new career in education

The newest employee of the Alaska Association of School Boards knows a thing or two about rearing young creatures. Lon Garrison has spent 30 years in aquaculture.

Brady-Howard to represent teachers at AFN

Dionne Brady Howard has been an educator at Mt. Edgecumbe High School for 18 years. During that time, she has seen a paradigm shift in the role of teachers in education. She is heading to the Alaska Federation of Native conference in Fairbanks, Oct. 15-17, to represent the National Education Association Alaska chapter.Downloadable audio.

An Alaskan crime novelist hangs up his real-life gumshoes

One of Alaska’s most well-known writers is quitting his day job. John Straley has published nine novels, a book of poetry, and numerous essays. He's also been a criminal defense investigator for 31 years.

Archaeologists dig for clues in 1813 Russian shipwreck survivor camp

Dave McMahan is the former state archaeologist. He speaks with KCAW's Robert Woolsey about recent work excavating the survivor camp of the Neva, the most famous shipwreck in Russian-American History. The Neva was the first ship to make voyages around the world and was lost in 1813 in a storm. Downloadable audio.

Wildlife violations accumulate in Sitka

Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to several wildlife violations in Sitka this month. They included an attempt to sell a big game trophy, smashing spawning salmon in Indian River, and killing a doe prior to the September 15th opening.

New Southeast, Southwest transportation chief named

Mike Coffey, a longtime Department of Transportation manager, will soon be in charge of the agency’s Southeast and Southwest Alaska operations.

Assembly rejects credit union’s expansion plans

The ALPS Federal Credit Union in Sitka is going back to the drawing board. The Sitka assembly denied the credit union’s request for a conditional use permit to expand its facility into an adjacent lot.

Ports and Harbors Commission seeking new members

Kevin Knox is the Chair of the Ports and Harbor Commission. The commission serves as an advisory board for the assembly and held its first meeting of the season last night (09-09-15). Knox is seeking commissioners to serve this season, as there are three vacant seats. Downloadable audio.

Seafood worker indicted on assault charge

A Sitka grand jury has indicted a man on charges of assault and tampering with evidence, after he allegedly stabbed another man in the chest.

SCH offers class in comprehensive pain management

Leslie Fulton, the Quality Improvement Director, was joined by Physical Therapist Bridget Hitchcock to talk about an upcoming pain management class at Sitka Community Hospital. Fulton talks about how treating pain has evolved in the medical industry, particularly in response to a dramatic rise in opioid abuse and overdose. Hitchcock's class will elucidate the physiology of pain and how to manage pain without drugs. Downloadable audio.