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Thu May 10, 2012

Activist Gershon Cohen uses high-school civics to set the stage for a statewide initiative curbing corporate rights. Kookesh session wrap: School meals and transportation issues.

Civics class sets stage for curbing corporate rights

One of the original co-sponsors of Alaska’s cruise ship initiative is now setting his sights on corporate “personhood.” Haines resident Gershon Cohen has developed a civics presentation for high school- and college-age students on the principles of democracy. Over the course of two class periods, Cohen draws a connection between the democratic values of the framers of the Constitution and the personal values of students. He then demonstrates how those values become distorted when applied to corporations.

Save the Campus

Filmmaker Hannah Guggenheim produced this video to celebrate the ongoing effort of the community of Sitka and the Sitka Fine Arts Camp to revitalize the Sheldon Jackson Campus.

Girls on the Run to hold 5K this Saturday

Julia Smith, Meg Baier, and Kat Elsner discuss the culminating event of the Girls on the Run program: A 5K fun run at Sitka National Historical Park this Saturday (5-12-12). Runners and running buddies should arrive at the Sitka...

SHS spring sports in full swing

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/news_050812.mp3 Click here for iFriendly audio. Bethany Lowrance and friends discuss high school soccer,...

Wed May 9, 2012

Assembly accepts resignation of Terry Blake; launches search for a replacement. Water rate hike passes on first reading. Public offers testimony on Parks & Rec budget, Supreme Court ruling.

Tue May 8, 2012

Ferry Matanuska collides with Ocean Beauty dock in Petersburg. Groh: Permanent Fund Dividend a policy of plenty. Pacific Northwest communities explore off-stream hydro reservoirs.

Viral video launch to spread SJ’s message of renewal

A Sitka filmmaker wants to create “Alaska’s largest viral video launch” on Wednesday, May 9. Hannah Guggenheim produced a widely-viewed film about the Sheldon Jackson campus last year, after college trustees handed over the keys of the historic landmark to the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. Now, Guggenheim’s made another film, and she’s going to plug into Sitka’s social networks to distribute it.

Assembly wrap: Vacant seat, water rates, Supreme Court

With only four members present last night (5-8-12) the Sitka assembly steered clear of controversial decisions. They formally accepted Terry Blake's resignation, increased water rates on first reading, and heard concerns from the public about the Parks & Rec budget and the city's continued effort to fight a citizen's initiative, despite losing in the Supreme Court.

It’s a deal!

Raven Radio supporter Dave Vastola redefines "special premium" by offering a giant coffee mug filled by his wife, Cheryl, during the Alaska Day Parade in October, 2000. This kind of over-the-brim enthusiasm from station volunteers helped make Raven Radio one of the most mellow-roasted community broadcasters anywhere. Despite an apparent willingness to negotiate, Dave (lucky for him!) had no takers.