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Tribe’s Herring Committee drafts proposals to protect subsistence
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Herring Committee is recommending a pair of proposals to reserve more areas for subsistence and to cut the commercial harvest by half.
Sitka author’s ‘Alaskan Laundry’ wins statewide award
Sitka author Brendan Jones has won a statewide award for his book “The Alaskan Laundry.” Created in 1994, the Alaskana Award recognizes one work of fiction or nonfiction that gives “significant contributions to the understanding of Alaska, exhibiting originality and depth of research and knowledge.”
Shee Atiká’s revenue fell 98 percent in 5 years; shareholders call for CEO’s resignation
Shee Atiká’s financial statements show that from 2010 to 2015, total revenue dropped from $182 million down to just $3 million. President/CEO and Chairman of the Board Ken Cameron’s salary has gone up in the last five years. According to Shee Atiká, Cameron took home $411,421.50 in 2015.
Sitka to lose Coast Guard Cutter Maple this summer
The Maple will go South for scheduled maintenance this summer. Sitka’s new cutter will be the Kukui and it likely won’t arrive in port until 2018.
Sitka’s Green Lake Dam back in service
On Jan. 7, the Green Lake dam was fully restored to service and Sitka is no longer using diesel fuel.
2 Alaska Airlines flights hit by lightning in Alaska
Two Alaska Airlines flights were struck by lightning Monday, causing them to be removed from service so they could be inspected for any damage.
Woman sentenced for smuggling heroin, meth to Sitka
Sitka’s Superior Court sentenced a woman to jail last week for possessing heroin and methamphetamine valued at more than $42,000.
New network of tribes expands toxic shellfish testing
A new lab in Sitka tests regularly for shellfish toxins and now is teaching more than a dozen tribes in the region to do the same. Global warming could increase the level of toxins, so tribes are working fast to take the mystery out of what’s blooming on their shores.
Athletes to Adults: MEHS wrestlers learn about healthy relationships
Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s wrestling team was recognized for completing a program meant to curb sexual abuse and assault.