It’s the third time in seven years that the hatchery application has failed in the bay, all submitted by the same Juneau man.
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Boater found deceased, while another missing near Sitka
One man is dead and another missing after their boat overturned Sunday afternoon in Peril Strait, about 30 miles north of Sitka.
Rescued hikers recount experiences atop Mount Edgecumbe
Five hikers were rescued this weekend after an attempt to ascend Mount Edgecumbe in Sitka didn’t go as planned. The unexpected obstacles they faced were met with quick decisions a touch of good humor. Though they didn’t make it to the top of the volcano, they made it down safely, with their inflatable unicorn rafts intact.
Jude Pate named Sitka Superior Court judge, joins Magistrate Rachel Jones
There are new faces behind the bench at the Sitka courthouse. Attorney Jude Pate was appointed last month to the Sitka Superior Court bench. He’ll be replacing Judge David George, who is preparing to retire. Pate is joined by Sitka Magistrate Judge Rachel Jones, who took over the local district court in late September. https://kcaw-org.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/23JonesPate.mp3 When…
In tough year for trollers, Mallott backs Alaska’s salmon treaty team
The Pacific Salmon Treaty is up for renewal this year. As a backdrop, Southeast trollers are still stinging from last summer’s decision to not open the king salmon season a second time to protect stocks.
Staying power: World-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor visits Sitka
A competitor and former student of the Gracie family, Eduardo Rocha recently brought his teachings of Brazilian jiu-jitsu to a local gym in Sitka.
Alleged shooter in weekend assault in Sitka faces $1M bail; four others face charges
Bail has been set at $1 million for the alleged shooter in a weekend assault that left a Sitka woman hospitalized with bullet wounds in both legs. At least five other people face felony charges for various roles in the incident.
The Cost of Cold: Staying Warm in Sitka
Richard Parmelee warms his house with vegetable oil, donated by a local Chinese restaurant and McDonalds.
Judge to resolve email standoff in Sitka homicide case
Reuben Yerkes’ trial has been pushed to September — almost 16 months after Ali Clayton was shot in her home.
Sled dog superfan and Iditarod veteran connect over ‘Fantasy Mushing’
In Alaska, we’re totally obsessed with the Iditarod and dog mushing. But what if you don’t live here? And what if where you live, there isn’t even snow? Enter a new virtual sport for Iditarod superfans: Fantasy Mushing. https://kcaw-org.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/09FANTASY-1.mp3 In Paris, Texas, software developer David Hunt is riding his bike, except not really. He’s running…