Proposed legislation would allow concealed firearms to be carried on University of Alaska campuses. Gov. Parnell appoints Democrat Sam Kito III to fill seat vacated by Juneau Rep. Beth Kerttula. Pebble Mine opponents take their message to D.C.
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About 40 people turned out in Sitka last week to discuss House Bill 77. The bill is part of an effort by the Parnell Administration to streamline the process for permitting projects on state land. But some Sitkans are joining a chorus of critics who say the bill goes too far, and would curtail public participation in natural resource decisions.
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The design team behind the renovation of Sitka’s Harrigan Centennial Hall are in town this week, and they want to know what you want from the building. Architect Garrett Burtner, and interior designer Cathy Kerr of the Anchorage-based firm McCool Carlson Green, are looking for community feedback as they complete work on the Centennial Hall redesign.
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A delivery truck backed into Kettleson Memorial Library on Monday, damaging the building’s overhanging roof, but apparently doing no serious structural harm.The truck was making a delivery to a business next door, police said. The roof corner had splintered from the impact.
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Sitka celebrates the Chinese New Year. "Save our Schools" rally held in Juneau. Stedman leads Alaska lawmakers in travel expenses. Trial of former Blatchley Middle School principal set for May.
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Brenda Campen talks about the effort to end legal discrimination against Alaska Natives, a story told in the 2009 film "For the Rights of All." Campen wrote the film's viewers' guide, which has just been released.
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School board chooses Mary Wegner as Sitka's next schools superintendent. ANB asked to lead the charge on voting rights legislation. Green Dot violence prevention campaign comes to Wrangell.
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Community land trust in Sitka one step closer to reality. Assembly approves $350,000 loan for BIBCO. Three fishing companies fined $275,000 by the EPA. Tanner and golden king crab fisheries opened after two days of weather delays.
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The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday night approved a loan of $350,000 to the Baranof Island Brewing Company. Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins told assembly members, "The state is going broke." And City Administrator Mark Gorman reported on why cruise companies said they see Sitka as different from Ketchikan or Juneau.
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The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday night authorized the city to spend up to $250,000 to develop a new solid waste management plan. The vote marks the start of a total reexamination of how Sitka deals with its trash. The study will cover everything from garbage and recycling to composting and bear problems.
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