Hal Spackman and Haley Chambers, with the Sitka Historical Society, and Rebecca Poulson, with the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society, talk about about a joint presentation on the 50th anniversary of the Great Alaska Earthquake, 6:30 Thursday March 27 in Harrigan Centennial Hall.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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We are casting our fundraising nets out wide during Raven Radio’s Online Drive. Help us fill our set to capacity the Spring by making your donation now at http://bit.ly/1qqajdV and support your community radio station.
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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.
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