Frank Soos is professor emeritus at the University of Alaska and the current Alaska State Writer Laureate. Soos talks about his writing process, growing up in the coal fields of West Virginia, and Alaska's blossoming writing scene. He's joined by Carolyn Servid, Founding Director of the Island Institute. Downloadable audio.
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The Sealaska regional Native corporation will distribute $10.5 million to shareholders in November. That brings the 2016 total payout to a $26.4 million.
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The city has postponed re-opening Jeff Davis Street in the evening hours. On Friday (10-28-16), the city sent out a press release saying the road would be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to through traffic. But residents on Jeff Davis Street voiced concerned about pedestrian safety.
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Agriculture has never been a strong suit for rainy Southeast Alaska, so a farm-to-table event might not sound too exciting, but throw in some locally-caught king salmon, and suddenly you’ve got gourmet potential. Downloadable audio.
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Michael Baines is the current Tribal Council Chairman, running for re-election. All Tribal Council Candidates have been offered this opportunity to prepare a statement.
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Ensign Megan Toomey says the crew has been working for a week turning the USCG Cutter Maple into a totally terrifying Halloween venue. "It's scary even with the lights on," she says. The Haunted Ship is open 6-10 PM Fri Oct 28. The donation of canned food or school supplies is encouraged!Downloadable audio.
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Rachel Roy, with the Sitka Chamber of Commerce, discusses plans for this year's Moonlight Madness event (6-8 PM Thu Oct 27) and Trick-or-Treating (4-6 PM Mon Oct 31) at downtown retailers.
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Anchorage-base Nervis Rex will be back to play this year's Stardust Ball & Lip Sync Extravaganza (7-12 AM, Sat Oct 29 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. It's Sitka's biggest party! Tickets $35 at Old Harbor Books.Downloadable audio.
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The Sitka Assembly permitted the city to sell an unusable transformer at the Medvejie Hatchery. The transformer, which was intended to replace 35-year-old units, has a fatal design flaw and can't be used. At the same time, they authorized staff to purchase a new transformer for immediate installation.
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With a little less than two weeks to go, the candidates to represent Sitka and Petersburg in the Alaska House of Representatives have sharpened the language they’re using to distinguish themselves for voters.
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