Keet Gooshi Heen Project Fair coordinator Rebecca Himschoot and student historian Addie Poulson discuss tonight's Project Fair (6-7:30 PM Thu Mar 12, Keet Gooshi Heen multipurpose room). Poulson's project is a history of the fair, which is now in its 19th year, with almost 1,000 projects.
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In the face of serious budget cuts, the Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation has proposed scaling back operation of the state parks in Sitka and Valdez. The legislature still has to weigh in, but according to Director Ben Ellis, a tough decision had to be made.
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Sitka National Historical Park Ranger Ryan Carpenter describes the unique partnership behind Herring Camp, a spring-break program for middle school students. Herring Camp mixes contemporary scientific methods with traditional knowledge to give students a well-rounded perspective on this critical resource. With Tribal culture-bearer Chuck Miller, resource protection manager Jeff Feldpausch, and camper Madison Roy-Mercer.Downloadable audio.
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One of the Alaska Marine Highway’s new ferry engines is down. That could affect service in Southeast, including Sitka, and Prince William Sound.
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Both of Sitka High's basketball teams recovered from opening -game losses and claimed 3A Region V Basketball titles today (Sat 3-7-15).
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The Kake Lady Thunderbirds are the 1A Region V Basketball champions. Kake beat the Angoon Lady Eagles 53 - 37 in the title game Friday night in Sitka. The Klawock Chieftans took the boys title, defeating Kake 56 - 40.
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Sitka High seniors Ellie Cagle and Elle Gray discuss last weekend's Region V Basketball tournament in Ketchikan. The Sitka Lady Wolves came from behind to win the 3A title. With Brian Hanson.Downloadable audio.
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After six weeks on the job, Rob Allen - the interim CEO of Sitka Community Hospital - has agreed to take on the position permanently. He announced his decision during the hospital board’s last meeting in February (2-26-15) and expects to negotiate for a contract soon. He says the hospital’s financial panic has subsided, thanks in large part to the staff members who rode the wave.
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Dispatch received a call Friday morning (3-6-15) that a man was not breathing at a Monastery St. apartment. Once on scene, responders attempted to resuscitate 24-year old Ian Blair, but were unsuccessful. Police suspect Blair died of a drug overdose.
Melissa Marconi-Wentzel, with the Sitka Health Summit, and partners Sarah Lawrie with the Greater Sitka Arts Council, and SEARHC's Martha Pearson, discuss "The Art of Health," which will be on exhibit for a month at the Homeport Eatery beginning 5 PM Fri Mar 13, and other collaborative plans for the community.Downloadable audio.
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