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Thu Jun 7, 2012

Parnell tells Sitka Chamber that he's committed to creating economic opportunity. Sitka Assembly kills proposed changes to senior tax exemption; tax cap increase lives on. Sealaska fighting back against term limits measure.

Gov. Parnell: On creating economic opportunity

Gov. Sean Parnell says he’d rather give communities like Sitka a fishing pole than a “bunch of fish.” The governor’s twist on the old adage came during his remarks to the Sitka Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (6-6-12). The Sitka audience was interested in everything from melting permafrost, to the in-state gasline, ferries, the EPA, and student loans. The governor appeared well-versed in all these issues, and may have found talking about them a relief from the issue that has polarized Juneau since January: Oil tax reform.

Knock-out punch

While a slow-moving ship makes for slow-motion crash, the Matanuska's collision with the Ocean Beauty plant in Petersburg on May 7 was enough to knock out processing operations for the summer. Tom Sunderland, vice-president of marketing for Ocean Beauty, told KFSK News recently that the plant will still offer support services for the salmon fishing fleet this summer. This video was shared on YouTube by a passenger on the ferry who witnessed the crash.

July roundtable to focus on adaptability, resilience

Island Institute co-director Carolyn Servid describes this summer's roundtable conversation scheduled for July 18-20 in Sitka. "Resilient Communities: A Form of Creative Resistance," will involve 12 core participants -- including Sitkan Gordon Blue -- and thirty particpants in a three-day exchange of ideas.

Wed Jun 6, 2012

Ocean Beauty's Petersburg plant will not process salmon this summer, in wake of ferry crash. Sitka High Lady Wolves capture third-straight state softball crown. Cutter Maple restores "mischievous" Cape Edgecumbe buoy to service.

Lady Wolves softball wins third-straight state title

Someone’s going to have to go up on a tall ladder in the Sitka High gym – again. The Sitka Lady Wolves softball team won their third-straight small schools state title last weekend – their fourth in eight years – which means it’s time for another banner to hang from the gym’s rafters.

Tue Jun 5, 2012

Vaughn holds on to win derby with 41.4-pound king. Smithsonian curators go into the field with Native artists. Twenty-three year old legislative candidate says he's "in it to win." Local Boundary Commission approves Petersburg borough petition, with modification.

Out-of-Town Tickets on Sale Now

If you are traveling to Sitka for Raven Radio's 30th Anniversary Celebration, now is your time to get tickets for the Blues Cruise and Raven Radio Banquet. Tickets for the Blues Cruise on Monday, July 2 are $50 per person and tickets for the banquet Tuesday, July 3 are $40 per person. This is a special offering for our out of town guest only at this time. Please contact Amy at 907-747-5877 or amy@kcaw.org to purchase your tickets. Tickets will go on sale in town Friday, June 8 at Old Harbor Books.

Curators experience culture in Sitka

Sarah Owens is a Fellow in textile conservation, Peter McElhenney is a Fellow in objects conservation, and Rebecca Summerour is a graduate intern in textile conservation -- all with the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. The trio are participating in the Conservator Field Research Project, which offers museum professionals a chance to learn about Native culture in context. Their host in Sitka is renowned Sitka textile artist Teri Rofkar.

Business Week: Not a typical summer camp

Sheila Finkenbinder and Savannah Holder discuss Business Week, a summer camp for teens at UAF that focuses on business modeling and development. Deadline for enrollment has been extended to June 15. For more information call Sheila at 738-3098.