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Improbable archaeology: Stone tool found in Sitka landslide

A devastating landslide near Sitka last year has produced an improbable discovery: evidence of early human occupation.

Mozart on tap at 14th annual Sitka Youth Orchestra concert

Jan Lovett, co-director of the Sitka Youth Orchestra, shares some of the program for the 14th Annual Concert (7PM Mon Mar 2, Sitka Performing Arts Center, donations accepted). Lovett calls herself a "Mozart girl," and this year's program will feature that composer, among others.Downloadable audio.

Sitka Fine Arts Camp wins Governor’s Award

The Sitka Fine Arts Camp is the 2015 Arts Organization of the Year in Alaska. Director Roger Schmidt discusses how his organization has evolved and grown into a statewide institution.Downloadable audio.

From cake-baking to art aerobics, Sitka’s Arti-Gras keeps growing

Sarah Lawrie, with the Greater Sitka Arts Council, discusses plans for the 8th Annual ArtiGras festival this March. With instructors Suzan Brawnlyn and Ted Howard.

Braves peaking as teams head to Region V tourney

Mt. Edgecumbe Braves head coach Archie Young says he likes to see his team play aggressive basketball heading into this weekend's regional tournament, and its win-loss record may not reflect its potential. With Paul Kewan (sr - Pt. Lyons) and Robert "Bobby" Pate (jr - Nome).Downloadable audio.

Bomb squad to investigate Sitka Firehall ‘donation’

The Sitka Fire Department has taken an apparent explosive device under its protection, until military ordnance experts can investigate.

Lowly no more, chum salmon center stage in allocation dispute

Southeast trollers want a larger share of hatchery-produced chum salmon. Trollers on Wednesday (2-25-15) asked the Board of Fish for more access to this increasingly valuable species.

State considers B.C. mines as promoters plan visit

A new Walker-Mallott administration working group is addressing British Columbia's mining boom near its border with Alaska.

Springing into action! New floor installed at Hames

After several weeks of waiting and 100+ hours of man power, the Hames Center opened operation of it's new spring floor for gymnastics and silks students.

Individual, commercial fishing interests clash in board testimony

Many of the players and stakeholders in Southeast Alaska’s salmon and herring fisheries laid out their positions Tuesday morning (2-24-15), as the Alaska Board of Fisheries opened its spring meeting to public testimony.