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Land trusts an enduring framework for affordable housing

Trusts are becoming a more common way to create affordable housing, by allowing people to own homes, but not the land underneath them. They have a long track record in the lower 48, for the moment they’re a new idea in Sitka. The Sitka Community Development Corporation would like to change that. Board members and volunteers have launched a campaign to build awareness about Community Land Trusts, and to explain why they think CLT’s are a good fit for Sitka.

Forest compromise group ends work

The Tongass Futures Roundtable is shutting down. The organization tried to resolve Southeast Alaska forest-issue conflicts.

Wildlife cruise sets SAIL on Saturday

Dave Neutzel and Nick Ponzetti with Southeast Alaska Independent Living discuss plans for tomorrow's Annual Wildlife Cruise (1:30 - 4:30 PM Sat May 18, advance tickets $45 at Old Harbor Books). Also, the Red Dirt BBQ (6-10 PM Tue May 21, Bayview Pub, advance tickets $15 Old Harbor Books/$20 at the door), benefits Autism Speaks.

Fri May 17, 2013

Rofkar named Alaska's 2013 Distinguished Artist. Geologists discover remnants of undersea volcano in Misty Fjords.

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Grace Kelly Quintet to benefit Fine Arts Camp

Rhiannon and Roger from the Sitka Fine Arts Camp talk about this Saturday's performance by Grace Kelly, a saxophonist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist (7 PM Sat May 18, Sitka Performing Arts Center, $20/15 students and seniors). They also talk about the adult session of the camp, June 10-14. Visit the Sitka Fine Arts Camp online for more information.

Thu May 16, 2013

Top state official in charge of water quality says cruise ships have cleaned up their act, but copper remains a concern. Winter troll season slow, but prices high. Natural Resources subcommittee to hear smaller Sealaska land claims bill. Petersburg fisherman recovers lost traditional canoe paddles.

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Hale: Copper still a concern in cruise ship wastewater

The top state official in charge of water quality says cruise ships have cleaned up their act considerably over the last fifteen years. Michelle Bonnet Hale is the director of the Division of Water for the Department of Environmental Conservation. She spoke to the Sitka Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (5-15-13). She said the state’s remaining concerns were the levels of ammonia, copper, nickel, and zinc.

Program inspires girls to run, build confidence

To a lot of us, running seems like work, or at least exercise. But for a group of girls in Sitka, running is actually pretty fun. They’re part of an after-school program that combines running with learning important life lessons. It’s encouraged one fifth-grader to dream about her future.

Yakutat to celebrate return of the terns

Yakutat is gearing up for an influx of birders. They’re coming to the northern Southeast Alaska community to celebrate the return of a somewhat rare seabird.

Wed May 15, 2013

SAFV shelter gets $50,000 boost as assembly puts finishing touches on '14 budget. Fifth-grader thinks about success in Girls on the Run. Marine Transportation Advisory Board hears proposed $3.5 million in cuts to ferry budget.

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