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New Hoonah dock could boost tourism numbers

Hoonah’s Icy Strait Point tourist attraction could see more visitors once a new cruise ship dock is built.

Lost Christmas-tree hunter found after intensive search

A Sitka man is safe after losing his way during a family Christmas-tree hunt over the weekend. Searchers located Geoff Diehl at about 10:15 PM Sunday evening (12-7-14) on the Indian River Trail near Sitka. His tree, however, remains missing.

Weekend meth bust unrelated to drug seizure, crime spree

Sitka police made another drug arrest over the weekend, but it is unrelated to last week’s major seizure of methamphetamine. Sitka police Lt. Jeff Ankerfelt says the arrest of 29-year-old Lucas Rouner at the International Hostel Sunday morning (12-7-14) is unconnected to last week’s seizure of $50,000-worth of methamphetamine.

Considering health insurance? Presentations offered this week

Andrea Thomas is the Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator for the Affordable Care Act at SEARHC. Although enrollment is open until February 15, anyone who wants insurance in place by January 1 should enroll by this December 15. Two presentations are planned: Noon - 1 PM Thu Dec 11 at TKTKTKKT, and 11 AM - 1 PM Sat Dec 13 at UAS. For more information call Thomas at 966-8883 or visit healthcare.gov online.

Sitka Sound Slayers: A women’s movement on wheels

The sport of flat track roller derby is booming in Alaska. The Sitka Sound Slayers got rolling two years ago and boast 29 members on their roster. But how did this former spectacle turn into a bonafide sport?

Hoonah Sound herring-spawn fishery to close for a second year

The herring spawn-on-kelp fishery in Hoonah Sound will remain closed in the 2015 season -- for the second year in a row. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game announced the closure this week (12-2-14) after forecasts for the area predicted herring numbers far below the threshold required for commercial harvest.

Radio Theater takes the stage Saturday

Director Shannon Haugland and playwright John Longenbaugh discuss this weekend's live radio theater performance (7 PM Sat Dec 6, Sitka Performing Arts Center, $8/$6 Old Harbor Books). The performance will feature the US debut of Longenbaugh's "A New World Under," based on the Persephone myth. With actors Bethany Boyer-Rechlin and Emeterio Hernandez.

Honoring salmon through children’s literature

Debbie Miller is the author of A King Salmon Journey, and thirteen other children's books. She'll read from her latest work 2 PM Sunday, December 7, at Kettleson Library. Salmon swimming up the Yukon River make one of the longest migrations of any creature. Miller's science background helps her tell this story in real time. With KCAW's Melissa Marconi-Wentzel.

Congratulations to new board members!

Kenley Jackson, Ted Laufenberg, Nathanial "Thanny" Bean and Roby Littlefield were elected to Raven Radio Board of Directors. Many thanks to outgoing board members Corrie Bosman and Trish Durham for years of service! Board election results and staff reports were presented during Raven Radio's On-Air Annual Membership Meeting on the evening of Monday, Dec. 8th. Click here for a written version of our annual report.