The city of Sitka announced Monday, Aug. 29, that the Gavan Hill area, including Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School, may be at risk for landslides. Shannon & Wilson, a Seattle-based geotechnical firm, identified the landslide hazard zones during an assessment of the area.
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State says Ketchikan transfers won’t overburden Johnson Youth Center
As of Monday, the Ketchikan Youth Facility slated for closure had seven kids in it and the Johnson Youth Center had four.
Petersburg schools open with an increase in enrollment
Enrollment numbers have increased in two of the three schools and the district welcomes several newcomers to its faculty. Combined enrollment at the three schools is an estimated 473 students to start off the year, up from 431 just two years ago.
Plane makes emergency landing in Mendenhall Wetlands
A small plane made an emergency landing into the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge Friday after losing power.
Gov. Walker hits pause on commercial fisheries commission move
Gov. Bill Walker put a hold on an administrative order he issued in February, saying he needed more stakeholder feedback.
Prince of Wales Island wolf harvest quota set at 11 animals
The quota for this winter’s annual wolf hunting and trapping season on Prince of Wales Island has been set at 11 animals, up slightly from last year’s quota of nine.
Three new teachers on board as Skagway School grows
Skagway School went through a restructuring this year. An influx in students enabled the school to create single-grade classrooms in the elementary school, increase Spanish and music classes, and start an accelerated learning program. It also opened space for three new teachers.
Trust takes first step toward logging Ketchikan’s iconic Deer Mountain
The Alaska Mental Health Trust took its first step toward logging Ketchikan’s iconic Deer Mountain, along with a parcel in Petersburg.
German students explore Alaska through summer Rotary exchange
Two German sisters got a true Alaska experience through summer Rotary exchange.
Details emerge in tribal welfare cuts, which will include jobs, college support
Bus passes, child-care assistance, work clothing and other resources to get low-income tribal members into jobs are being cut in seven Southeast Communities..