KCAW Southeast News Stories http://kcaw.org 02/08/2010 PETERSBURG, AK (02/08/2010) Supporters of a proposed electrical line from Petersburg to Kake say they’re ready to start pre-construction work and environmental review on two potential routes. The new line would provide diesel-dependent Kake with cheaper and cleaner hydro electric power. Southeast Conference, a regional economic development organization, just released an updated study and cost estimates for the proposed transmission line. http://kcaw.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1006 02/08/2010 JUNEAU, ALASKA (02/05/2010) The biggest economic hurdle in rural Alaska is high energy costs. That was the message from about 50 elected officials who took part in the recent Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting. The conference was part of the Alaska Municipal League’s annual legislative meeting in Juneau. One of AML’s priorities for this session is a statewide energy plan for local communities. http://kcaw.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1004 02/05/2010 JUNEAU, ALASKA (02/04/2010) The federal government is giving the Sealaska Corporation close to a million dollars to thin second-growth forests on Prince of Wales Island. The Forest Service also plans to thin trees using federal stimulus money. But they’ve got different aims. http://kcaw.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1002 02/04/2010 KETCHIKAN, ALASKA (02/04/2010) The body of a young male has been found on Fair Street. Police believe the body is likely that of a 20-year-old who has been missing since November. http://kcaw.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1003 02/04/2010 PETERSBURG-AK (02/03/2010) Students and staff successfully prepared for the worst during two surprise lockdown drills on the Petersburg School District last week. The exercises were aimed at teaching kids where to go and what to do if there was a dangerous person on campus. The district has had lockdown drills before, but this was the first time it came without advance warning. As Matt Lichtenstein reports from the Elementary school, the kids and adults were quickly able to make their way behind closed doors or away from campus. http://kcaw.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1001 02/03/2010