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Coastline search leads to first residents’ camps

Understanding the rise and fall of Southeast Alaska's landscape is helping scientists learn more about the area’s early human settlements.

Capital budget has few Southeast projects

Southeast projects in Gov. Bill Walker’s pared-down capital budget are mostly road, ferry and bridge work that could be funded by the federal government.

Christmas Eve: The Battery Exchange

Need "AA" batteries for a stocking stuffer? Or a rubber mallet or tiny screwdriver? Tune in to the Battery Exchange with Rich McClear on Christmas Eve from 8 to Midnight to for those last minute preparations as well as seasonal songs, stories and live listener greetings.

Lyons: First winner of Di-Pech Fisheries Tech Scholarship

Alexandra Lyons is the first winner of the Di-Pech Fisheries Tech Scholarship, awarded jointly by the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) and Douglas Island Pink and Chum, Inc. (DIPAC).

Sealaska land-selection bill passes Congress

A bill transferring 70,000 acres of the Tongass National Forest to Sealaska has passed Congress. It's attached to a defense-spending act, which is on its way to the President’s desk.

ERV and Coast Guard rescue sinking vessel

The Coast Guard and the Sitka Fire and Police Departments joined forces last night (12-10-14) to assist a troller that was grounded near Rockwell Lighthouse.

Spackman: Exhibit on hunting and conservation debuts with firearm raffle

Hal Spackman, the Executive Director of the Sitka Historical Society, talks about the connection between hunting and conservation.

Fire Hall replaces Christmas tree lost during SAR

The Sitka family that lost their Christmas tree - and, briefly, their father - got a happy ending today (12-10-14), thanks to some local elves.

With season cancelled, Yakutat family relocates son to play basketball

There will be no boys’ basketball season in Yakutat this year due to low enrollment and a couple of academic ineligibilities. Yakutat has a strong basketball tradition, and at least two families have decided that playing basketball is important enough to enroll their children elsewhere. One family brought their son to Sitka.

Lady Braves sweep first regional girls’ Wrestling tourney

MEHS Wrestling coach Mike Kimber has been a steady advocate for sanctioned girls Wrestling in Alaska. Last weekend, his Lady Braves captured 7 of 8 weight classes at the Region V tournament in Wrangell. With Evelyn Evans (jr - Anchorage), Caitlin Konahok (jr - Gambell), Kanesha Lie (jr - Kotzebue), and Sydnee Kimber (fr - Sitka).