Jon Heller, an engineer with Ecotope Inc. in Seattle, is helping the city design energy-efficient mechanical systems in the remodeled Kettleson Library and Harrigan Centennial Hall. With insulation, better lighting, heat recovery ventilation, and heat pumps, energy usage in the buildings will be about 2/3 less per square foot.
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A second deer is on the mend, after being caught in a wire snare in downtown Sitka. State Fish & Game biologist Phil Mooney shot the doe with a tranquilizer dart Tuesday (9-16-14) near the Hames Center. Like a deer captured last Friday, this animal also had a smooth wire around its neck.
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DDF (Drama, Debate, and Forensics) has one of the longest seasons in the school year. It all got started last weekend with a practice meet hosted by Sitka High. Sitka seniors Ceilia Lubin and Michael Boose, and MEHS junior Hayley Stumpf and sophomore Breezianne McClenahan, discuss some of their events. With SHS coach Stefanie Ask.
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A deer found with a wire around its neck near Sitka has was safely released by wildlife authorities late last week. But another deer may be suffering from the same -- possibly malicious -- predicament. Phil Mooney, a biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, successfully darted and tranquilized the adult doe near the Indian River Road on Friday (9-12-14).
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When Alaskans fish for salmon, most are hoping to bring home those gorgeous -- not to mention delicious -- red fillets for the barbecue, freezer, or canning jar. When the fish are cleaned, the long skeins of pink or red eggs often go overboard with everything else. Not so in the commercial fishing industry, where salmon eggs -- or roe -- have become big business. Russia’s embargo of American seafood has been a setback to Alaska’s caviar industry, but demand for the product is growing elsewhere.
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Lois Denherder, occupational therapist, and Fr. Michael Boyle, speech therapist, discuss how to make dining more enjoyable and successful for patients suffering from dementia. They'll present at a free Brave Heart caregiver's support luncheon at noon Wednesday, September 17, in the Pioneers Home Manager's House.
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Raven Radio exists thanks to volunteer efforts to create a community owned radio station more than 30 years ago. Today, while you might only know Raven Radio from this website, your contribution is still the bedrock of support for the next generation to stand on. The amount isn't important. Your help is. Thank you!
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The sun is excited, creating a solar storm peaking at earth on Saturday, September 13th. With Sitka's forecast for partly cloudy skies, we may see a great aurora borealis! Share the news and take a minute to support Raven Radio! Thank you!
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Raven Radio's Stardust Ball is Saturday, October 25th featuring Seattle dance band the Dusty 45s. Tickets are $35 and go on sale for "mug level" members of Raven Radio at 9am on Wednesday, October 15th at Raven Radio. All remaining tickets will go on sale at 10am on Thursday, October 16th at Old Harbor Books. Now is the time to renew or upgrade your membership and help support the station and events like this. Pledge now!
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