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Kid Laser’s debut album an odyssey via ‘Grunge Lit’

Kid Laser & the Dynamite Deal have just released their first album 'Machines and Monsters.' The Sitka-based band is a creative collaboration between Dan Olbrych (lead vocals, guitar), Cody Russell (lead guitar), Nate Monahan (bass), and Joey Stamps (drums). The album is classic Pacific NW garage rock -- but harnessed to the Homeric tradition. Kid Laser & the Dynamite Deal will perform live this weekend (9 PM Sat Mar 14, Bayview Pub, with Los Shotgun Locos).Downloadable audio.

Seven Seas, Clean Seas: Wearable Art 2015

At the 7th Annual Wearable Arts Show this past Saturday (3-7-15), sixty models walked the runway. Some donned their own design, while others modeled on behalf of artists and designers unseen. 76-year-old Bill Foster did a disco covered in political brochures, while 7-month-old Noah Apathy was covered in K-cups to recreate the scales of a carp.

Alaska’s GMO labeling bill looks to film for public support

A GMO labeling bill has been introduced in the Alaska legislature, and sponsors are now trying to build public support by screening a film around the state.

KGH Project Fair: 19 years and counting

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.

State Parks proposes closing offices in Sitka

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.

Herring Camp connects tradition, science

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.