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Assembly candidates field listener questions

Four people are seeking two open seats on the Sitka Assembly this October. All of them met at Raven Radio last night to talk about the issues facing Sitka, in a forum so full of questions from listeners that it went into overtime.

Kookesh dismissal sets stage for state's appeal

The dismissal last week of a subsistence violation against Sen. Albert Kookesh could prompt major changes in the state’s subsistence fishing policy – if the ruling stands up to an expected appeal. The attorney general’s office has asked the district court to reconsider its September 17th decision to dismiss the case. The legal arguments in the motion suggest the state is gearing up for an appeal.

Mayoral candidates talk economy, style during forum

Cheryl Westover and John Stein both want to be mayor of Sitka, and last night, they answered questions from the people who will decide which one of them gets the job.

Candidate statement: Jack Ozment

Jack Ozment is a candidate for the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly. The municipal election is Tuesday, October 5.

Candidate statement: Michelle Putz

Michelle Putz is a candidate for the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly. The municipal election is Tuesday, October 5.

Candidate statement: Terry Blake

Terry Blake is a candidate for the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly. The municipal election is Tuesday, October 5.

McAdams defends position on Sealaska, Sheldon Jackson

Scott McAdams says he supports the selection of sacred sites proposed under the Sealaska lands bill. Except for that assertion, Sitka’s mayor and the Democratic nominee for US Senate is still keeping the controversial legislation at arm’s length. McAdams appeared Tuesday on the Alaska Public Radio Network’s “Talk of Alaska” with Steve Heimel, who also asked the senate candidate about his role in the collapse of a proposed deal to rescue Sheldon Jackson College.