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Handgun bust leads to drug, weapons charges

Two Sitka men have been indicted on several charges of trafficking in drugs and stolen firearms. A grand jury last Friday (1-31-14) indicted 45 year old Michael Pizarro on one count of Theft in the second degree, one count of Misconduct Involving Weapons in the third degree, and one count of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the second degree. The grand jury indicted 22-year old Samuel Petro on one count of Theft in the second degree.

Southeast health-care cutbacks cost jobs

It’s easy to argue that the healthcare industry is an important part of Southeast Alaska’s economy. But while some operations are expanding, others are cutting back.

Art Aerobics lets it out with music, mess

Susan Brawnlyn is offering an Art Aerobics class (6:30-8PM Wed Feb 5, Yaw Art Building, Sheldon Jackson, $15 at the door). She says it's more than painting to music -- it's a chance to express artistic feelings in a big, uninhibited, messy way.

Mon Feb 3, 2014

Exchange program for Mid-East high school students bridges cultures in post 9-11 world. SEARHC starting eye clinics in Petersburg and Wrangell. Mariculture discussed during Juneau's annual Innovation Summit.

Straley’s ‘Cold Storage’ finds humor, mystery in small-town Alaska

Sitka-based crime novelist John Straley shares insights into his latest work Cold Storage, Alaska, which will hit bookstores on February 4. Learn more about the novel on Straley's Facebook page. Straley will sign copies in Sitka on Tue Feb 4 at Old Harbor Books.

Parent cafe a new venue to discuss teen issues

Elena Gustafson, with Sitkans Against Family Violence, discusses plans for the evening's Parent Cafe at Blatchley Middle School.

Fri Jan 31, 2014

Newell assumes command of the USCG Cutter Maple in on board ceremony. After two rough years, SEARHC CEO Charles Clement says finances have stabilized. Homeless Connect event shed's light on Sitka's invisible population.

Thu Jan 30, 2014

Small bike shelter in Sitka represents a large effort to develop second-growth forest industry. Juneau woman benefits from new insurance available under the Affordable Care Act. Former aide to Kreiss-Tomkins, Kookesh, changes party affiliation to replace Kerttula.

Homeless event sheds light on Sitka’s invisible population

Fewer people than expected turned out for Sitka’s second annual Project Homeless Connect event on Wednesday (1-29-14), but organizers blame the beautiful weather. About 50 Sitkans received vouchers for goods and services, consulted with health care professionals, and connected with social service organizations. Unlike some places -- like downtown Seattle -- Sitka doesn’t have panhandlers, or people sleeping on the street, so it isn’t very clear who’s homeless. But, on one day a year during Project Homeless Connect, the community’s most invisible population becomes visible.

Clement: After two hard years, SEARHC ‘turning outward’

The CEO of the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium says it’s been a rough couple of years, but the organization’s finances have stabilized. Charles Clement is only 39 years old, but he told the Sitka Chamber of Commerce this week (1-29-14) that the experience had cost him some gray hairs and about 25 pounds. After taking the top job at SEARCH in early 2012, he had the unpleasant responsibility of reporting a $4-million dollar loss the previous year.