Author: KCAW News

Tue Mar 27, 2012

Assembly to consider forward-funding for schools, two high-profile tax issues, when it meets in regular session tonight. Sac roe herring fishery to go on two-hour notice today at 11 AM. Sitka High and Mt. Edgecumbe students unite to raise money for Afghani girls' school. NOAA announces "reverse slot limit" for SE guided fishermen; will be able to retain halibut under 45 inches, or over 68 inches. Youth for Environmental Action hold summit in Juneau.

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“You are the vessel of your poem”

SHS sophomore Chaya Pike is the SE regional winner of this year's Poetry Out Loud comptetion. She and her coach, Stefanie Ask, are headed to Juneau for the state competition on Mar 27. Pike recites the poem "Onions" by William Matthews.

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Mon Mar 26, 2012

Regional Advisory Committee urges Subsistence Board to hold off on changing fishery management around Angoon. Scientists, volunteers reassemble killer whale skeleton at Sitka Sound Science Center.

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Closing in on $20,000!

PLEASE PLEDGE NOW if you prefer our Celebration of Radio over a week long pledge drive or if you utilize the website to stream, read news stories or use the community calendar! The week will culminate in a ONE DAY DRIVE on April...

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Sea otter hunter examines “significantly altered” in art and craft

The public comment period on proposed language governing the use of sea otter hides in authentic Native handicrafts will close at the end of this month, on Saturday March 31st. The draft language from the US Fish & Wildlife Service is called “Guidance on Authentic Native Articles of Handicraft and Clothing made from Sea Otters.” KCAW’s Robert Woolsey speaks with local sea otter hunter Peter Williams about his efforts to raise awareness among artists about the issue.

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