Category: Local News

Gov. Dunleavy postpones budget signing, signals support for two more vetoed programs

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Aug 16, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Gov. Dunleavy has reversed himself and declared support for subsidized broadband internet for rural libraries and a free service allowing online tutors for students. The governor had previously vetoed the $809,100 in funding. Read More

Hames Center to manage Sitka’s Community Schools program

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Aug 15, 2019 | Local News

Sitka’s Community Schools is open again, under the management of the non-profit Hames Center. The Sitka School Board earlier this month (8-7-19) approved a one-year contract with Hames, with the option to renew for four additional years. Read More

Summer king season ends on a high note for SE trollers

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Aug 15, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Southeast's troll fleet saw healthy numbers of chinook salmon during a two-day opener this week. Alaska Department of Fish and Game is ending catch-and-release for non-resident anglers a month early. Read More

McNichol opts out of second school board term

by KCAW News | Aug 15, 2019 | Election Coverage, Local News

The school board race has held the biggest surprise of this year’s municipal election so far: Board president Jennifer McNichol will not run again for her seat this fall. Read More