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Nearly two months after questions first were raised at a March 10 public meeting, the City of Ketchikan released its response to allegations that a Ketchikan Public Utilities manager acted improperly to shut down a Web site discussion forum.
Nearly two months after questions first were raised at a March 10 public meeting, the City of Ketchikan released its response to allegations that a Ketchikan Public Utilities manager acted improperly to shut down a Web site discussion forum.
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By LEILA KHEIRY
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Nearly two months after questions first were raised at a March 10 public meeting, the City of Ketchikan released its response to allegations that a Ketchikan Public Utilities manager acted improperly to shut down a Web site discussion forum.
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Hunters can obtain permit applications at the department's Division of Wildlife office in Ketchikan, or at local sporting goods stores.
However, people wanting to participate in a hunt as a party of two hunters must apply online at the department's Web site at: www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/buyonline.
However, people wanting to participate in a hunt as a party of two hunters must apply online at the department's Web site at: www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/buyonline.
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KETCHIKAN (KDN) - The spring application period for the "drawing permits" for a number of hunts in Alaska is now open, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly introduced the fiscal year 2009 budget at its regular meeting Monday, which keeps the property tax rate at 6.8 mills.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly introduced the fiscal year 2009 budget at its regular meeting Monday, which keeps the property tax rate at 6.8 mills.
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By ANDREW DAMSTEDT
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The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly introduced the fiscal year 2009 budget at its regular meeting Monday, which keeps the property tax rate at 6.8 mills.
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Construction is about to start again on the Swan Lake-Tyee Lake hydroelectric intertie project, which was stopped nearly four years ago after funding ran out.
Construction is about to start again on the Swan Lake-Tyee Lake hydroelectric intertie project, which was stopped nearly four years ago after funding ran out.
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By ANDREW DAMSTEDT
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Construction is about to start again on the Swan Lake-Tyee Lake hydroelectric intertie project, which was stopped nearly four years ago after funding ran out.
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Five of the nearly 500 federal employees in the Ketchikan area were honored Thursday by the Ketchikan Federal Executive Association.
Five of the nearly 500 federal employees in the Ketchikan area were honored Thursday by the Ketchikan Federal Executive Association.
In keeping with a tradition that began in 1983, the association nominated federal employees for recognition of professional excellence and community service during 2007.
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By SCOTT BOWLEN
Daily News Staff Writer
Five of the nearly 500 federal employees in the Ketchikan area were honored Thursday by the Ketchikan Federal Executive Association.
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ANCHORAGE - Former Alaska Democratic Party Chairman Jake Metcalfe on Wednesday abruptly dropped out of the race for U.S. House, citing a distraction caused by fake Web sites that sought to trash a party rival.
ANCHORAGE - Former Alaska Democratic Party Chairman Jake Metcalfe on Wednesday abruptly dropped out of the race for U.S. House, citing a distraction caused by fake Web sites that sought to trash a party rival.
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By DAN JOLING
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ANCHORAGE - Former Alaska Democratic Party Chairman Jake Metcalfe on Wednesday abruptly dropped out of the race for U.S. House, citing a distraction caused by fake Web sites that sought to trash a party rival.
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JUNEAU (AP) - Bill Nelson drove his 1992 Ford Econoline van into the Channel Construction parking lot Tuesday morning, left the key in the ignition and walked away.
JUNEAU (AP) - Bill Nelson drove his 1992 Ford Econoline van into the Channel Construction parking lot Tuesday morning, left the key in the ignition and walked away.
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By GREG SKINNER
Juneau Empire
JUNEAU (AP) - Bill Nelson drove his 1992 Ford Econoline van into the Channel Construction parking lot Tuesday morning, left the key in the ignition and walked away.
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The Anchorage Daily News says the study overall found Alaska ranking at the bottom of educational attainment indicators - from getting students to graduate from high school to achieving an advanced degree.
The study released Wednesday shows that only one out of every 20 children entering ninth grade in Alaska will go on to graduate from college in a timely manner.
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ANCHORAGE (AP) - A new state study shows that Alaska's education system is faltering.
The Anchorage Daily News says the study overall found Alaska ranking at the bottom of educational attainment indicators - from getting students to graduate from high school to achieving an advanced degree.
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ANCHORAGE - Facing a prison sentence of 3 1/2 years, a former Alaska lawmaker said he's broke and has lost respect for the U.S. government, but that his conscience is clear.
ANCHORAGE - Facing a prison sentence of 3 1/2 years, a former Alaska lawmaker said he's broke and has lost respect for the U.S. government, but that his conscience is clear.
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By DAN JOLING
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ANCHORAGE - Facing a prison sentence of 3 1/2 years, a former Alaska lawmaker said he's broke and has lost respect for the U.S. government, but that his conscience is clear.
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Commissioner Karleen Jackson gave the department's 3,500 employees one day's notice of her Friday departure.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Jackson said she came to the decision after a meeting on Monday with Gov. Sarah Palin and other staff members to talk about their "vision for the department."
In an interview with The Associated Press, Jackson said she came to the decision after a meeting on Monday with Gov. Sarah Palin and other staff members to talk about their "vision for the department."
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JUNEAU (AP) - The head of the state's Department of Health and Social Services resigned on Thursday after a meeting this week with the governor in which they differed over the future of the department.
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Brian Galbraith, 51, is institutionalized in the Alaska Psychiatric Institute after voluntarily having himself committed.
His request for release comes about a month after a murder charge was dropped when Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Robert Downes declared him incompetent to stand trial.
His request for release comes about a month after a murder charge was dropped when Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Robert Downes declared him incompetent to stand trial.
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FAIRBANKS (AP) - A man who is accused of slitting the throat of a mental health worker in Fairbanks wants to be released from a psychiatric facility in Anchorage.
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Sitting on his hammock, enjoying the 80-degree heat and the view of downtown Monterey, Mexico, Mark Woodward, Ketchikan High School's new girls basketball coach, talked about how he could not wait to return to Alaska.
Sitting on his hammock, enjoying the 80-degree heat and the view of downtown Monterey, Mexico, Mark Woodward, Ketchikan High School's new girls basketball coach, talked about how he could not wait to return to Alaska.
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By BRAD COHEN
Daily News Sports Editor
Sitting on his hammock, enjoying the 80-degree heat and the view of downtown Monterey, Mexico, Mark Woodward, Ketchikan High School's new girls basketball coach, talked about how he could not wait to return to Alaska.
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The Ketchikan High School girls soccer team began its series in the Kenai Peninsula Wednesday with a 3-2 victory over the Skyview Panthers.
The Ketchikan High School girls soccer team began its series in the Kenai Peninsula Wednesday with a 3-2 victory over the Skyview Panthers.
The Lady Kings out-shot the Panthers 22-4, and came away with a narrow victory.
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By BRAD COHEN
Daily News Sports Editor
The Ketchikan High School girls soccer team began its series in the Kenai Peninsula Wednesday with a 3-2 victory over the Skyview Panthers.
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The Kings took the lead early when Tyler Elliot scored in the 11th minute on an assist from Danny Lord.
The score remained 1-0 until the 61st minute when Evan Bolling hit a 20-yard left-footed shot to give Kayhi a 2-0 lead.
The score remained 1-0 until the 61st minute when Evan Bolling hit a 20-yard left-footed shot to give Kayhi a 2-0 lead.
Kayhi's defense kept Skyview from getting any good shots. Kayhi coach Wayne Kinunen said that Ethan Wharton did a great job of getting the ball from the defense up to the forwards.
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KETCHIKAN (KDN) - The Kayhi boys soccer team beat Skyview 2-0 Thursday in its first game of its series in Kenai Peninsula.
The Kings took the lead early when Tyler Elliot scored in the 11th minute on an assist from Danny Lord.
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When Ketchikan High School junior Emily Kelly came to plate with two on and two out in the top of seventh inning, with Kayhi down 1-0 to the Sitka Wolves in Sitka on Thursday, Kayhi coach Joe Austin was, well, nervous.
When Ketchikan High School junior Emily Kelly came to plate with two on and two out in the top of seventh inning, with Kayhi down 1-0 to the Sitka Wolves in Sitka on Thursday, Kayhi coach Joe Austin was, well, nervous.
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By BRAD COHEN
Daily News Sports Editor
When Ketchikan High School junior Emily Kelly came to plate with two on and two out in the top of seventh inning, with Kayhi down 1-0 to the Sitka Wolves in Sitka on Thursday, Kayhi coach Joe Austin was, well, nervous.
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The Ketchikan High School girls varsity soccer team continued its trip in the Kenai Peninsula with a 4-0 loss to Kenai High School Thursday.
The Ketchikan High School girls varsity soccer team continued its trip in the Kenai Peninsula with a 4-0 loss to Kenai High School Thursday.
Kenai (4-1) scored early and often in the first half and Kayhi was unable to recover.
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By BRAD COHEN
Daily News Sports Editor
The Ketchikan High School girls varsity soccer team continued its trip in the Kenai Peninsula with a 4-0 loss to Kenai High School Thursday.
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Kenai took a 1-0 lead with a goal in the sixth minute.
The score remained 1-0 in favor of Kenai until Kayhi's Tyler Elliott scored on a penalty kick in the 70th minute to tie the game 1-1.
The score remained 1-0 in favor of Kenai until Kayhi's Tyler Elliott scored on a penalty kick in the 70th minute to tie the game 1-1.
In the 80th minute, the referees awarded Kenai with a penalty kick for what Kayhi coach Wayne Kinunen called a "questionable foul." Kenai converted the penalty kick to win the game 2-1.
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KETCHIKAN (KDN) - The Kayhi boys lost 2-1 to Kenai High School Thursday in the Kenai Peninsula.
Kenai took a 1-0 lead with a goal in the sixth minute.
The score remained 1-0 in favor of Kenai until Kayhi's Tyler Elliott scored on a penalty kick in the 70th minute to tie the game 1-1.
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Alaska's Board of Fisheries has acted to revise the king salmon sport fishing regulations for Southeast Alaska.
The emergency regulations adopted Monday morning during a board teleconference ease a minimum size restriction for kings caught by residents, and raise the number of fishing lines that can be deployed from a charter vessel.
Alaska's Board of Fisheries has acted to revise the king salmon sport fishing regulations for Southeast Alaska.
The emergency regulations adopted Monday morning during a board teleconference ease a minimum size restriction for kings caught by residents, and raise the number of fishing lines that can be deployed from a charter vessel.
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By SCOTT BOWLEN
Daily News Staff Writer
Alaska's Board of Fisheries has acted to revise the king salmon sport fishing regulations for Southeast Alaska.
The emergency regulations adopted Monday morning during a board teleconference ease a minimum size restriction for kings caught by residents, and raise the number of fishing lines that can be deployed from a charter vessel.
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Staff members at the Southeast Alaska Wildlife center helped a pair of teachers at Point Higgins Elementary School bring research to life.
Staff members at the Southeast Alaska Wildlife center helped a pair of teachers at Point Higgins Elementary School bring research to life.
Fourth grade students at the school have been doing research about birds in Alaska. To give the students a more hands-on experience, fourth-grade teachers David White and Wendy McLaren invited the wildlife center to bring some birds to the school on April 30.
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By LYLE GOULDING
Daily News Staff Writer
Staff members at the Southeast Alaska Wildlife center helped a pair of teachers at Point Higgins Elementary School bring research to life.
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Some experiences need a niche audience to really be savored.
Last month a group of Ketchikan High School students had one of those moments that many people can't appreciate.
Some experiences need a niche audience to really be savored.
Last month a group of Ketchikan High School students had one of those moments that many people can't appreciate.
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By LYLE GOULDING
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Some experiences need a niche audience to really be savored.
Last month a group of Ketchikan High School students had one of those moments that many people can't appreciate.
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The one who created wood has the most insight into producing a beautiful carving. I have been doing some carving, making musical instruments from wood. Some of the world's best music wood comes from right here in Southeast Alaska.
I began some years ago gathering wood to build musical instruments. I studied the master techniques and then began to build. At first I used a plan and an instruction book written by a master luthier. As a few simple instruments were produced it became easier, and less study was needed to move forward with the construction, and I understand the way of wood more than when I started.
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By GEORGE MILLER
The one who created wood has the most insight into producing a beautiful carving. I have been doing some carving, making musical instruments from wood. Some of the world's best music wood comes from right here in Southeast Alaska.
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Dancers leaving Ketchikan Theatre Ballet for college and beyond will say goodbye this year with a tribute to Broadway musicals.
The dance studio's annual spring performance traditionally features its graduating seniors, giving performers and audience members one last show before the dancers make their leap toward adulthood.
Dancers leaving Ketchikan Theatre Ballet for college and beyond will say goodbye this year with a tribute to Broadway musicals.
The dance studio's annual spring performance traditionally features its graduating seniors, giving performers and audience members one last show before the dancers make their leap toward adulthood.
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By LEILA KHEIRY
Daily News Staff Writer
Dancers leaving Ketchikan Theatre Ballet for college and beyond will say goodbye this year with a tribute to Broadway musicals.
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Auntie Emo is looking for recipes! Do you have a request or a response? Remember, this is where you ask for and share recipes!
N.V. of Juneau wrote in looking for a recipe for black bean steak chili.
Auntie Emo is looking for recipes! Do you have a request or a response? Remember, this is where you ask for and share recipes!
N.V. of Juneau wrote in looking for a recipe for black bean steak chili.
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Auntie Emo is looking for recipes! Do you have a request or a response? Remember, this is where you ask for and share recipes!
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