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Tue Nov 5, 2013

Tribal Council candidate profile: Lawrence "Woody" Widmark, a legacy of service. Sitka wins Alaska's first "Walk-Friendly Community" designation. Scholars and culture-bearers gather for clan conference in Juneau.

Widmark can’t walk away from the Tribal Council

Lawrence “Woody” Widmark is one of six candidates for Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council. He is running for re-election and has a long history serving on the Tribal Council, but he says it was never really his choice.

WhaleFest film festival opens door to science

Every scientist has a story about how he or she became interested in science. Maybe it was a teacher in grade school, or a visiting scientist, who first talked about the pursuit of knowledge as a way of life. This year’s Sitka WhaleFest opened with several short films about scientists that also try to make science accessible.

Brady says there is magic in listening

Louise Brady is one of six candidates for Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council. She hasn't yet served on the Tribal Council, but she and her family have been working on behalf of tribal citizens for centuries.

Mon Nov 4, 2013

Tribal candidate profile: Louise Brady is following in her family's footsteps. Sawmill Cove surveys boat owners for ideas for marine service industry. Ancient tree found embedded in volcanic debris at foot of Mt. Edgecumbe.

Survey to help guide marine development at SCIP

Sitka’s large-boat owners are being invited to help shape the direction of the marine services industry in town. Sawmill Cove Industrial Park has prepared an online survey to help gauge the demand in the community for everything from covered work areas to a haul out for large vessels.

Tree buried in eruption could reveal seismic secrets

A charcoal tree found embedded in pumice could help scientists learn more about Alaska volcanoes.

Killer Whale Tales

Sunday on Raven Anthology from 1:30 to 2:30pm, host Carolyn Servid will interview Homer writer Eva...

Raven’s Way moves to year-round “open enrollment”

Rebecca Howe and Clint Simic, with Raven's Way, discuss the program's new open enrollment model, which allows at-risk teens to enter the residential substance abuse treatment program year-round. Previously, the program enrolled students only six times a year. Learn more about Raven's Way online.

Fri Nov 1, 2013

As school district prepares for new assessment standards, the focus will remain on students. Delays expected in winning MSC certification for Alaska seafood. Alaska, Delta airlines become "frienemies" as partnership frays.