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Hollywood theme planned for Chamber banquet

Jennifer Robinson, executive director of the Sitka Chamber of Commerce, and board member Rachel Roy discuss plans for the annual Chamber banquet and award presentations, 6-10 PM Sat Mar 29.

Fri Mar 21, 2014

Herring seiners land an estimated 4K tons in season opener. Lady Braves advance in state tourney; Sitka Wolves drop into loser's bracket. Petersburg, Wrangell interview prospective school superintendents. SE Tribal leaders to meet to discuss transboundary mining development.

Thu Mar 20, 2014

Herring fishery to go on two-hour notice as of 8 AM. Sitka Conservation Society publishes Fish-to-Schools guidebook. Ketchikan assembly hears testimony on Bear Valley development.

Wed Mar 19, 2014

It's herring time: Sac roe fishing could open on Thursday. Analysis: Lady Braves, Sitka Wolves have realistic shot at 3A basketball championships. Petersburg moves ahead with curbside recycling collection.

Lady Braves to play for state championship

The Mt. Edgecumbe Lady Braves defeated Barrow this afternoon (Fri 3-21-14) to earn a spot in tomorrow's championship game. The score was 42-29. Taryn White led all scorers, with 14 points for the Lady Braves. But the key to the game was defense: No player for the Lady Whalers reached double-digits, and Mt. Edgecumbe had only 3 personal fouls the entire game. The Lady Braves meet the Lady Lions from the Anchorage Christian School in Saturday's 3A championship game, at 1:30 PM in the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage.

Herring high

Herring are caught on the water, obviously, but they're spotted from the air. In addition to the 48 seine boats and dozen or more tenders, the Sitka Sac Roe fishery is notable for the number of aircraft that participate. This footage was shot by spotter Kevin Knox during the 2014 season opener on March 20, above Starrigavan Bay, looking north into Katlian Bay.

Opening day herring estimate up to 5,500 tons; no fishing today

There was no fishing today (Fri 3-21-14) in the Sitka sac roe herring fishery, as processors worked through yesterday's harvest. The estimated catch in Thursday's season opener has been revised upward: Fish & Game now reports 5,500 tons were landed. Seiners reported a high-quality catch, but said price remains a concern.

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Lady Braves advance, Sitka boys lose in state tourney opener

The Mt. Edgecumbe Lady Braves have advanced to the second round of the state 3A tournament in Anchorage. The Mt. Edgecumbe girls defeated Nikiski Thursday afternoon, 49-39. Things did not go as well for the Sitka Wolves. The Sitka boys lost their opening game, 41 - 59, to the Grace Christian Grizzlies.

ADF&G to open herring fishing in Starrigavan, Katlian bays

The Sitka herring fishery will open this afternoon. The Department of Fish & Game has announced that the first opening of the Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery will be at approximately 1:45 PM today (Thu 3-20-14) in the area of Starrigavan and Katlian bays.