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Thu Sep 13, 2012

Proposed repeal of voter authority draws concerned testimony. Candidates for Sitka assembly tested at Chamber forum. Candidate profile: Aaron Swanson. Petersburg begins $3.7 million improvement of main street.

Assembly candidates tested at Chamber forum

Candidates for Sitka assembly had their first test in the spotlight Wednesday afternoon (9-12-12) during a forum before the Sitka Chamber of Commerce. The five candidates made brief introductory remarks, and then answered a prepared list of questions from the Chamber, before fielding written questions from the audience. The entire forum -- sorted by question -- can be found at this link.

Brave Heart to offer independent volunteer training

Brave Heart Volunteers executive director Willow Moore discusses an independent training opportunity for individuals and families who can't attend the organizations regularly-scheduled training program. Also, Brave Heart is hosting a donor-appreciation event this Friday evening (9-14-12) at the Pioneer Home Manager's House.

Wed Sep 12, 2012

Coast Guard releases video of the rescue of a fishermen who spent a night adrift in a fish tote. Sitka's Blue Lake hydro expansion project to move forward, despite dramatic increase in costs. Assembly postpones action on ordinance repealing voter approval of large land sales, pending review by independent attorney. Candidate Profile: Phyllis Hackett.

Hackett wants citizen involvement in major issues

Voters supporting Phyllis Hackett for assembly in this October’s municipal election have this to be thankful for: They won’t have to remember how to spell her name. The one-term incumbent didn’t re-file for her seat last year, but had second thoughts and opted to run as a write-in candidate – and won a partial one-year term. Hackett is one of five candidates hoping to fill three vacancies on the Sitka assembly.

Tote delivery

A helicopter crew from USCG Air Station Sitka hoists 19-year-old Ryan Harris from the blue fish tote in which he had drifted for over 24-hours. Harris was the deckhand aboard the 28-foot fishing vessel Kaitlin Rae, which sank suddenly off of Cape Edgecumbe the afternoon of Friday, September 7, 2012. Neither Harris nor his skipper, Stonie "Mac" Huffman had time to get out a mayday call. Huffan found a survival suit in the debris and managed to climb into it. He was picked up from the beach on Pt. Amelia about 10 miles from where the Kaitlin Rae sank. Harris, in his tote-turned-lifeboat, was spotted by another fishing vessel a few more miles to the north near Eagle Rock.

SHS Swimming, MEHS Volleyball dominate early season

Sitka High swimmers Evan McArthur (soph) and Ava Parrish (fresh), and coach Robby Jarvill (with baby Olivia Rose), discuss the prospects for the swim season, after winning their first two meets in Juneau and Petersburg. Mt. Edgecumbe volleyball player Deenaalee Hodgdon (jr-Fairbanks) and athletic director Andrew Friske discuss the Lady Braves' home-and-home wins over Sitka last weekend, and matches this weekend against Eielson and Grace Christian.

Tue Sep 11, 2012

Faced with a higher tab than expected, the Sitka assembly to decide tonight how to proceed with Blue Lake Hydro project. Ordinance revising voters' authority over municipal land sales to be heard on first reading. Candidate profile: Michelle Putz on green advocacy and strategic thinking. Norvirus strikes two ships on late-season cruises.

Putz on green advocacy and strategic thinking

Michelle Putz is hoping two’s a charm. Putz is one of five candidates vying for three open assembly seats in this October’s municipal election, but she’s the only candidate – other than the incumbents -- to have run before.

Scouting opens registration for 2012-2013

Rose MacIntyre and Paul Rioux discuss scouting in Sitka, and plans for a dual registration event 7-9 PM Wed Sep 12 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. They're also looking for adult volunteers to serve as leaders and co-leaders.