Angoon elder Frank Sharp has written a new book of poems, “Rhymes and Rhythms.” The book is scheduled for release this summer.
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Dock lawsuit argues Sitka’s mayor, administrator personally liable
The former Sitka mayor Marko Dapcevich has included the current mayor Matt Hunter and municipal administrator Mark Gorman in a lawsuit that claims they violated the city charter.
When becoming an Alaskan ninja warrior becomes a family affair
What do you get when you mix reality television with an obstacle course? “American Ninja Warrior.” Cody Johnston operates a ninja-style training gym in Sitka where he practices with his family.
Mariculture poised to come of age in Alaska
Alaska’s mariculture industry is in its infancy, compared with other regions of the world, but it has the potential to be much larger — maybe worth as much as $1 billion within three decades.
Tugboat carrying over 300 gallons of oil sinks in Sitka
A tugboat with more than 300 gallons of oil aboard sank Thursday night in Sitka.
Juneau boundary expansion could threaten subsistence living in Angoon
The City and Borough of Juneau is looking to expand its boundaries on Admiralty Island. That island is home to Angoon, a community of about 500 people, some of whom fear a nearby land annexation would threaten their subsistence lifestyle.
Tlingit and Haida students in Arkansas help archive Jeanie Greene videos
It’s probably not the first place you’d imagine preserving Alaska Native history, but the Sequoyah National Research Center is doing just that. A team of archivists with ties to the state are cataloging over a thousand video tapes that showcase Alaska Native life.
Kake resident remembers ’64 earthquake as state recognizes disaster saftety
A tsunami warning drill takes place once a year, and one village in Southeast has not forgotten the importance of being ready when disaster strikes.
AK: Fishing for herring from the sky
The Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery is in full swing. In less than a week, the fleet has caught over half of its quota. And while most crew members work on the water, spotter pilots fish for herring from the sky.
After 30 years, Raven Shark pole back in Sitka
The totem pole is an icon of the Pacific Northwest. The carved art form showcases clan stories and family crests in museums around the world. After more than 30 years in the Anchorage Museum, a century-old pole from Southeast has made it back to Sitka, where curators are prepping a permanent home.