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Fri Mar 15, 2013

Harris to Chamber: New Sealaska Lands Legislation a compromise, not without controversy. Sealaska bill wins endorsement from major SE environmental group. Sea otter bounty receives mixed reviews in first senate hearing.

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48-Hour Film Festival a creative sprint

Sitka Film Society director Shannon Haugland and local filmmaker Van Hanson discuss this year's 48-Hour Film Festival. Filmmakers will have 2 days to write, produce, direct, and screen their work. Participants can sign up this Friday, 5-7 PM at 713 Sawmill Creek Road, and return their finished product on Sunday.

Thu Mar 14, 2013

ADF&G to conduct first aerial herring survey today. Sitka School Board opposes legislation to allow public funding for private and religious schools. Hoonah nearing approval for $8-million hydro project.p>

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New Sealaska bill a controversial compromise

A revised version of Sealaska Lands Legislation is back before Congress. Sen. Lisa Murkowski introduced the new bill. S. 340 replaces legislation from two years ago which came under immediate fire from environmentalists, Southeast communities, and even some Sealaska shareholders who claimed it overstepped the intent of the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Sealaska vice-president Rick Harris was in Sitka Wednesday to outline the new bill for the Chamber of Commerce.

Sealaska bill takes what’s left of northern POW

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We, the residents of Point Baker and Port Protection are asking you to join our voices in opposition to the latest Sealaska Lands Bill, S. 340, introduced recently by Senator Murkowski.

A fashion of its own

At the 5th Annual Wearable Arts Show, Sitka artists showcased their original pieces, from a gown made of moss to a dress crafted from colorful duct tape. Here is a look at some of the night's flashy fashion.

Otter bounty bill gets good, bad reviews

A bill rewarding sea otter hunters was praised and panned at its first hearing on Wednesday.

ADF&G begins herring surveys

During this first flyover, biologists will look at the distribution of herring predators, like sea lions and whales. That gives them an idea of where the fish are located in the sound, and can help them target areas for fishing.

School board opposes voucher amendments

The Sitka School Board opposes legislation that would allow public funding to pay for private and religious schools. The board also wants to retain local authority of charter schools, should any be established in Sitka. At its regular meeting Tuesday night (3-12-13) the board passed resolutions opposing HJR1 and SJR9.