The seas are changing around Sitka this week. Ocean waters have turned a pale green-ish blue color. Researchers at Sitka Tribe of Alaska think a specific type of algae is the cause. It’s non-toxic, but it’s shedding a material you’ve probably been familiar with since elementary school.
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The Sitka Assembly meets tonight at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Raven News will broadcast that meeting live, at 6 p.m., following Alaska News Nightly.
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A Sitka resident shot and killed a brown bear in his backyard Thursday morning (8-9-19), after the animal reportedly charged him. The incident occurred in the 2000 block of Sawmill Creek Road, which has seen an uptick in bear activity over the last couple of weeks.
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A research team at the Sitka Sound Science Center wants to see if biodegradable hinges can prevent “ghost fishing” in Alaska. While that may sound a little spooky, it’s actually pretty straightforward.
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Sitka’s Search and Rescue team remained busy through the early week when they assisted an injured hunter Tuesday afternoon (8-6-19).
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Adrienne Wilber began beekeeping this year, and so far things have been buzzing along, but a few weeks ago she noticed bees from one of the hives dying off at an alarming rate.
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The Sitka Assembly hiring subcommittee met at noon, Monday (8/5/19) to discuss several vacant city positions, including four patrol officer posts on the Sitka Police Department.
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Another former assembly member is running in this year’s municipal election. Thor Christianson filed his paperwork with the municipal clerk on Friday afternoon (8-2-19).
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Voters in Sitka will see a plastic bag ban on the municipal ballot this fall. If passed, single-use plastic bags would be banned at local retailers, which would be required to charge a fee for paper bags.
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Assembly member Kevin Knox this week filed for re-election. He joins assembly veteran Ben Miyasato and political newcomers Loyd Platson and Steve Lee in the race for two open seats on the Sitka Assembly.
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