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Assembly considers tobacco, sales tax hikes

Assembly considers tobacco, sales tax hikes

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Apr 29, 2015 | ,

After more than a year of warning that Sitka must either raise new revenue or cut services, the City Assembly passed three tax measures in quick succession last night / Tuesday night (4-28-15). The proposals would increase sales taxes and double the tobacco tax. The movement was prompted by the needs of the Sitka School District. Read More
Postcard from Herring Camp: Walking in both worlds

Postcard from Herring Camp: Walking in both worlds

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Mar 25, 2015 | ,

As a host of herring arrived in Sitka Sound last week, another school clamored to be out on water. Nineteen students spent their Spring Break at the Knowledge of Herring Camp - a 5-day program that taught students both the cultural and ecological significance of this critical resource. Read More
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