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Fred Bahovec was a writer, adventurer, prankster, and former Sitkan. He was also featured on the...

Public media cuts could end local programming

Some Alaska public broadcasters would have to give up local programming if the state Senate’s budget cuts go through.

PSP Part 2: With new lab, STA takes a gamble on shellfish testing

Despite the risk of paralytic shellfish poisoning -- or PSP -- Southeast Alaska has a robust dive fishery that includes geoduck clams. The entire industry hinges on weekly testing results from the Department of Environmental Conservation laboratory in Anchorage. This scenario could change in the not-too-distant future, as Sitka Tribe of Alaska seeks to open an independent testing lab for Southeast.

Capital budget cuts spare Southeast projects

The state Senate’s capital budget for fiscal year 2016 includes new harbor and energy projects for Southeast Alaska. But there are no funds for Petersburg or Wrangell.

On first reading: Board vote keeps pool, but drops 3 teachers

A deeply-divided school board passed a preliminary budget for next year that keeps both the Blatchley swimming pool and the Community Schools program functioning.

SHS baseball champs gear up for a new season

Sitka High School students Trevan Coleman and Brayden Case helped lead the varsity baseball team to the state championships last year - and won. This season, the two juniors are looking to repeat history. Coleman and Case talked about their confidence in this year's team and their new coach, Matt Way. Downloadable audio

Sealaska dividends between $129 and $887

Alaska’s largest regional Native corporation will distribute $12.9 million this month.

Bill seeks to legalize fish and game donations

Last Wednesday (4-1-15), eight legislators introduced a bill that would allow Alaskans to donate sport- and subsistence-harvested fish and game to non-profit meal programs. Under House Bill 179, schools, senior centers, and other non-profits could legally serve donated fish and game, such as moose, venison, caribou, and salmon. Alaska law presently bars the sale of such foods.

King of the mountain

A caller to the Sitka police department Saturday evening reported a bear encounter on Harbor Mt. Road. A woman said that she and a couple of other hikers had been chased by a bear on the road.

Former police officer fined for wildlife violation

A former Sitka police officer has pleaded guilty to taking big game from a boat, and will pay a $2,000 fine. 49-year old Daryl Rice admitted to the misdemeanor in court last Friday. Rice was fined $2,000 and placed on probation for two years.