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A major fisheries advocate, Sitkan Tad Fujioka found dead in apparent bear mauling
Searchers from Sitka on Wednesday (10-30-24) recovered the body of a hunter who died in a brown bear attack. 50-year old Tad Fujioka was a commercial fisherman, and the chairman of the board of the Seafood Producers Cooperative, one of Sitka’s three large seafood processors. He was also an experienced and capable outdoorsperson.
Serving 140 years, homicide defendant Jason Abbott denied conviction relief
The Alaska Court of Appeals has refused to give relief to a Sitka man convicted of multiple murders in 2008. Roger Teas – formerly known as Jason Abbott – will have to serve out his 140 year prison sentence.
Taxi company’s suit against city set to go to trial in November
The Sitka Police Department is under scrutiny in the Sitka District Court again, this time over allegations that the Chief of Police retaliated against a local taxi company. In September, a Sitka Superior Court judge found that by creating new rules for taxis, the police chief violated the separation of powers. But the city argues that the court’s interpretation of municipal law is incorrect.
Assembly postpones vote on cruise dock agreement
The city of Sitka has brokered a “Memorandum of Understanding” with the local cruise dock. And while some assembly members were on board with approving the agreement as-is, they postponed a vote until the next meeting after a number of community members said they needed more time to review the document.
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Alaska Beacon 2024 Voter Guide
Unsure how ranked-choice voting works? Wondering who's on the ballot for Congress? The Alaska Beacon 2024 Voter Guide has information on all races and ballot questions in the November 5 General Election.
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More than just a bike shop, the Salty Spoke builds bike culture, strengthens community
The Salty Spoke is forming partnerships across the community to increase access to cycling, to increase safety, and to educate both riders and drivers. The Salty Spoke offers monthly group rides (the next is 3 p.m. November 17), and practical assistance with bike maintenance. There's also a complete bike maintenance shop for members.
Events planned for Sitka’s Native American Heritage month celebration
Melanie Boord is director of STA's Social Services, and Fred Olsen is a member of the Sitka Tribal Council. The pair discuss the reasons for Native American Heritage Month, and the almost-daily events planned throughout November.
Sitka wants your input on latest Strategic Plan update
John Leach is Sitka's municipal administrator. The Sitka Strategic Plan (adopted in 2022) is due for its second annual update. The document is a five-year guide to the community's top priorities. To give your feedback, take the survey.
Southeast News
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An audio postcard on Tuesday’s election in Wrangell
Wrangell voters at the polls on Nov. 5, 2024. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK)General election voters...
Republican Jeremy Bynum leads race for southern Southeast Alaska’s House District 1
Voters cast their ballots at Ketchikan’s Plaza Mall on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Jack...
Wrangell’s voter turnout decreased from last general election; unofficial results
Wrangellites cast ballots at The Nolan Center on Election Day 2024. (Colette Czarnecki/KSTK)These...
Alaska News
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Respiratory disease season | Line One
A syringe containing a vaccine for whooping cough in a waiting room at Alaska Family Care and...
Anchorage police are still trying to find the mother of an infant found dead last week
Anchorage police are still trying to find the mother of an infant found dead outdoors downtown...
Harris has called Trump to concede the election
Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris waits to speak at a campaign...
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Germany’s governing coalition is headed for collapse after Scholz fires finance chief
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner, paving the way for a...
How personality trumped policy in this media election cycle
President-elect Trump has excelled at creating his own media image, from his earliest days as a...
Special Counsel Jack Smith taking steps to wind down federal cases against Trump
Special Counsel Jack Smith is taking steps to end both federal cases against Trump before the...
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