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Fri Oct 28, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/news_102811.mp3 NW fish cops need more resources to fight mislabeling; Juneau artist, author Jeff Brown wins Lifetime Achievement award; Petersburg, Juneau have...

Hoonah to top Sitka in cruise visits next summer

For the first time ever next summer, Hoonah will have more cruise ship visitors than Sitka. Fred Reeder, with the Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska, told the Sitka Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (10-26-11), that the Icy Straits Point cruise destination was reaping the benefits of sustained marketing, at the expense of Sitka.

Thu Oct 27, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/news_102711.mp3 Sitka’s finances: “We’re luckier than most,” says finance director Sweeney; Hoonah to surpass Sitka in cruise visits in ’12; Coastal...

Preservation group negotiates transfer of Crescent strip

A Sitka preservation group that set its sights on a small piece of green space a few weeks ago appears to have hit its target. A small-but-important piece of land on the city’s downtown harbor will soon have a permanent public easement.

Sitka Community Playground

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/interview_102611.mp3 Alice Marcus, Sitka Community Playground Committee. The planning meeting with John Dean, of Play by Design, has been rescheduled to 7PM Thu Oct 27 in the...

Wed Oct 26, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/news_102611.mp3 Sales tax holiday to remain near Thanksgiving; Library project moves forward; Preservation group negotiates purchase of park green strip; Fairbanks follows...

Senior night at MEHS Volleyball

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/interview_102511.mp3 Rob Jarvill, SHS Swimming; Katelyn Cook, Brenna Johansen, MEHS Volleyball; Jaylin Prince, Melissa Fisher, MEHS Wrestling; Jettafay Workman, Alley Wilson, SHS...

Tue Oct 25, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/news_102511.mp3 Assembly to consider December sales tax holiday, Whitcomb Heights land sales; Sealaska land selections could be merged with omnibus bill; Discovering music through...

Postcard: Discovering music through Sacred Harp

A revival of a form of traditional sacred music has found a toehold in Alaska. The 4th annual Alaska Sacred Harp Convention was held in Sitka over the weekend (Oct 20 – 22, 2011). About a dozen singers from around the state and the US joined locals for social gatherings, a song school, and an all-day sing.

Mon Oct 24, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/news_102411.mp3 Kettleson Library to seek assembly approval for expansion planning; Sawmill Cove board looking to dock, marine services...