edronco, Author at KCAW

Wed., Sept. 18, 2013

2013 PFD amount is $900. Swanson wants to grow Sitka's economy. Trollers get extension thanks to lots of coho. Fossil of marine reptile near Kake is first complete specimen found in western hemisphere.

2013 PFD amount: $900

Residents must apply to receive the money, which is available to any resident of any age, provided they lived in Alaska for the previous calendar year.

Swanson wants to see Sitka’s economy grow

Aaron Swanson ran for Assembly in 2012. He comes back to the ballot this year with more city government experience, and some goals for Sitka's economic future.

Tues., Sept. 17, 2013

Southeast population, wages on the rise. Miyasato says he won't avoid hard choices on Assembly. Wrangell lets web users see realtime electrical data. USCG tows fishing tender to Hoonah after engine failure in gulf. Anchorage might establish sales tax.

Miyasato says he won’t shy from hard choices

Benjamen Miyasato is one of three candidates for Sitka Assembly. It’s his first run for municipal office, but not his first time as an elected official. Miyasato is presently vice chairman of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s tribal council.

Monday, Sept. 16, 2013

Boil water notice lifted. Eisenbeisz running as a write-in candidate. Juneau airport drill rehearses crash scenario. Public safety commissioner resigns.

Eisenbeisz running as a write-in candidate

This is the first in a series of profiles on Sitka’s candidates for municipal office. Tomorrow, we’ll introduce you to Assembly candidate Ben Miyasato. On Wednesday, we’ll profile Assembly candidate Aaron Swanson. School board candidates will be profiled Thursday and Friday.