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Big Japan quake no threat to coastal Alaska, B.C.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer says there’s no danger of a big wave hitting coastal Alaska.

Groundskeeper charged with attempting to poison brown bears

Wildlife Troopers say they’ve charged the Sea Mountain Golf Course groundskeeper for attempting to poison brown bears. The poison could be what killed two dogs that died after visiting the area.

Assembly OKs Edgcumbe Drive repairs, new bus stop

Sitka’s Assembly has OK’d plans to divert unused road repair funds to rebuild Edgecumbe Drive.

Viral bear cub headed to Fortress of the Bear

Sitka’s “cuteness” factor is about to rise. An orphaned bear cub that’s become an Internet sensation is headed to the coastal Southeast community.

United Fishermen take on legislation, appointments

The United Fishermen of Alaska's board is meeting in Sitka to work on priorities for legislative and government-agency action, among other topics.

City commits to helping downtown businesses

Municipal officials say they’ll do their best to make sure cruise ship tourists are split evenly between two downtown docks.

Will Facebook’s famous bear cub move to Sitka?

A black bear cub that‘s become a Facebook star could find a new home in Sitka.

Small Southeast Alaska communities have some new elected officials

In small towns, big projects tend to directly impact community members. That inspires people to join the conversation.

Officials consider downtown tourism changes

The Sitka Assembly is taking up a request for a downtown tourist shuttle bus at its regular meeting Oct. 22.

Matt Gibbs on The Speaking Tube

Matt, from Air Station Sitka, was in the studio to talk about his Alaskan experience. He reached back to some hits from the 90s and we also got to hear some B sides along the way. It was great to fit him in before he ships off to Washington this fall. Listen to the whole show here: