Sitkans take to mic to share thoughts on cruise traffic
A tourism town hall was packed with close to 100 people. Just under 30 shared their thoughts on what number of cruise visitors is right for Sitka.
Source: alaskapublic.org
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Midday Report November 20, 2023 - KMXT 100.1 FM
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Recent overdoses overshadowed Covenant House Alaska’s annual candlelight vigil. Sitka's Assembly has
Source: kmxt.org
Assembly sends hazard maps back to committee following public opposition
The move follows multiple rounds of public testimony advocating against the maps’ adoption.
Mary Ellen Duffy Starr Hill Olivia Sinaiko Sitka Assembly Committee Of The Emergency Management Agency
Source: juneauempire.com
Assembly in committee votes against new hazard maps adoption
“Downtown is not the only place we have problems.”
Alicia Hughes Skandijs Beth Weldon Loren Jones Greg Smith Sitka Assembly Emergency Management Agency
Source: juneauempire.com
Rep. Himschoot reflects on legislative session during Petersburg visit
Alaska State Rep. Rebecca Himschoot visited Petersburg last week to meet with constituents as part of a tour around the Southeast communities she
Source: petersburgpilot.com
Sitka School District proposes draining reserves to balance budget
The Legislature hasn’t decided how much it will spend next year, leaving schools to draft their budgets based on guesswork.
United States Tristan Guevin Mike Vieira Todd Gebler Sitka Education Association Baranof Elementary School
Source: ktoo.org
Without action from legislature, Sitka's schools could lose 15 teaching positions next year
Alaska is one of the few states that doesn’t appropriate money for education until after most districts have prepared their budgets for next year.
Source: ktoo.org
Sitka Assembly approves $25K for fight against suit that could shut down king salmon fishery
Other organizations and locals are also contributing funds in anticipation of a lengthy — and costly — appeals process.
Source: ktoo.org
Judge to decide orca/chinook suit
A federal judge is set to decide a lawsuit that could close Southeast Alaskas winter and summer commercial troll fisheries.
Source: ketchikandailynews.com
Lawsuit threatens to shut down Southeast salmon troll fishery
The Seattle-based group Wild Fish Conservancy filed suit last year
Source: homernews.com