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Sitka girl, 15, shaves head for childhood cancer research

Over the past decade, St. Baldrick’s Day has become a major fundraising event for pediatric cancer research. It all began in 1999 when a group of insurance executives in Manhattan shaved their heads in solidarity with young cancer patients. The majority of participants in the event are males, but a few daring women join them. And in Sitka last Friday, a teenage girl decided to take the plunge, raising nearly $3,000 in the process.

Alaska Airlines adds outlets, but not on Southeast flights

Alaska Airlines is installing passenger power outlets on many of its planes.

‘Slow Art Day’ this Saturday at the SJ Museum

Sheldon Jackson Museum curator Jackie Fernandez discusses the start of summer hours, and "Slow Art Day" this Saturday, April 27, 1-3 PM (free to public). Visitors will be encouraged to get hands-on as "Curators in Training." The Native Artist residency program begins on May 9. For more information about all the new programs visit the Sheldon Jackson Museum online.

Fri Apr 26, 2013

Construction begins for Sawmill Creek Road phase III, 15-minute delays possible. Sen. Stedman on the scope of Alaska's publicly-owned oil resources. St. Baldrick's fund raiser set for 6 PM tonight. Inter-island Ferry Authority short of cash for coming year.

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Brave Heart celebrates Nat’l Volunteer Week

Brave Heart staff Willow Moore and Amanda Taylor discuss National Volunteer Week. The organization will name seven outstanding volunteers and honor them at "Cupcakes and Kudos," 5:30 PM at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Learn more about Brave Heart Volunteers online.

Thu Apr 25, 2013

Sitka's administrator, Jim Dinley, resigns following assembly executive session. Stedman to Chamber: Oil tax bill a "gift" to industry.

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Stedman: Oil tax break a ‘gift’ to industry

Sen. Bert Stedman calls this year’s rollback of state taxes a “gift” to the oil industry. And while he’s not unhappy with many of the structural changes to the oil tax scheme in Senate Bill 21, he says the numbers just don’t make sense. He explained his position to the Sitka Chamber of Commerce this week (4-24-13).