This month, eighth graders at Blatchley Middle School will see a new class added to their schedule: comprehensive health education, including basic sex ed. The state doesn’t require the class, but educators feel strongly that middle school is the time to address healthy relationships. But some parents object to how the school has handled the program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Elena Gustafson, with Sitkans Against Family Violence, discusses plans for the evening's Parent Cafe at Blatchley Middle School.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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