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Wednesday
June 19, 2013
Lightning
While visiting his mother in Ketchikan, the photographer captured this lightning strike from Sharon Clarkson's deck south of Ketchikan on Monday, June 10th.
Front Page Photo by URIAH CLARKSON ©2013
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Ketchikan: OceansAlaska Requests Financial Assisance By MARY KAUFFMAN - Oceans Alaska is in need of short term assistance in covering operating expenses and is requesting financial support for two years from the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and the City of Ketchikan. They are requesting $144,000 from the Ketchikan Borough and $48,000 from the City of Ketchikan per year, for two years.
An ordinance to amend the FY 2014 Ketchikan Borough Budget was introduced at the Borough Assembly meeting Monday evening. The ordinance, if approved by the Ketchikan Borough Assembly, would appropriate $338,000 from the Economic Development Fund as a Grant to OceansAlaska and would direct the Borough Manager to seek $2,400,000 in State and/or Federal Funding for the construction of a 10,000-square foot hatchery to be owned and operated by OceansAlaska. According to information presented to the Ketchikan Borough Assembly in its written request for financial support, the seed that leaves the hatchery this year will result in local farm sales $2.5 to $5 million (wholesale value.)
Representing the nonprofit organization OceansAlaska at Monday night's meeting, Tom Henderson asked the Ketchikan Assembly for their support in funding OceansAlaska for the next two years. Henderson said, "This is your opportunity to make a real impact in the future of this area."
Henderson said he's seen the rise and fall of industries in the area such as timber and fishing. He said, "Mariculture is one industry that has provided great stability in many parts of the world at our latitude." This is an opportunity to get our foot in the door in Ketchikan and Ketchikan will be the center of the mariculture in Alaska he said.
There is an industry need said Henderson. Oyster farmers in Alaska are starved for seed. Traditional suppliers in Oregon and Washington are facing conditions - ocean acidification, pollution, and political obstacles - that have reduced their ability to produce large volumes of seed, while these same growers want to increase their own production and are not able to meet their internal needs. Independent oyster farmers of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska can no longer expect to receive enough seed to sustain shellfish operations from their traditional suppliers. In 2011 growers received up to 50% of the seed that they ordered. Last year Alaskan farmers
There are questions as to why OceansAlaska is asking for money said Henderson. "It always takes a lot of public support to get going," said Henderson. It takes a lot of money, a lot of work and a lot of losses to get the industry started he said.
Oceans Alaska stated that it is currently supplying seed to oyster and geoduck growers in Alaska at a loss and a larger facility would be more efficient and be able to cover its own costs without any government subsidy. - More...
Wednesday - June 19, 2013
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Southeast Alaska: Kake Cannery Among America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places - The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveiled its 2013 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places®, an annual list that spotlights important examples of the nation's architectural, cultural and natural heritage that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage. More than 240 sites have been on the list over its 26-year history, and only a handful of listed sites have been lost.
Kake Cannery
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Credit: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division
This year's list includes the Kake Cannery which is located in the remote village of Kake in Southeast Alaska. The Kake Cannery is one of the only canneries in the United States listed as a National Historic Landmark. It is a large complex comprised of several wooden buildings situated on land held in trust by the Organized Village of Kake (OVK), a federally recognized Native American tribe.
Kake Cannery played a key role in the development of the Alaskan salmon-canning industry during the first half of the 20th century. The cannery attracted workers from many foreign countries, and was notable for its multi-ethnic - yet segregated - workforce. - More...
Wednesday - June 19, 2013
Southeast Alaska: Legislation Finalizing Sealaska Land Claims Advances in U.S. Senate - The Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act (S. 340) was approved Tuesday by the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee by unanimous voice vote. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for consideration.
The measure provides Sealaska Corp., the Alaska Native regional corp. for Southeast Alaska, with 70,075 acres to finalize transfer of land owed to the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian tribes under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
“It has taken six years, but today we’ve taken a major step toward fulfilling the promise made to Southeast’s 20,000 Alaska Natives more than four decades ago,” U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said. “This has been a difficult process because every acre of the Tongass is precious to someone, but we have worked tirelessly with all of the stakeholders to address their concerns. I truly believe that all of that work has resulted in the best bill possible. It will help the region’s timber industry grow, while at the same time protect more than 150,000 acres for fisheries and habitat.”
Under ANCSA, which extinguished aboriginal land claims in Alaska, Sealaska was entitled to an estimated 375,000 acres of the 16.9-million acre Tongass National Forest to help improve the livelihoods of its shareholders. The government never made good on its promise. - More...
Wednesday - June 19, 2013
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Ketchikan: Ketchikan Story Project Wins at the Emmy Awards - The Ketchikan Story Project was the recipient of three Northwest Regional Emmy statuettes during the 50th Anniversary ceremony Saturday evening in Seattle.
Patti Mackey, Laurel Lindahl, Lacey Simpson, Kyle Aramburo and Deby Santos at the NW Regional Emmy Awards ceremony.
Several members of the production crew were in attendance at the 50th anniversary ceremony at the Paramount Theatre. In addition to Deby Santos,, Laurel Lindahland Kyle Aramburo, cameraman Richard Cooper, production assistant Lacey Simpson and Sara Lawson who served as story supervisor for Ketchikan: the Artists also attended the event.
The 2012 films were the first of the project entered into any awards programs. The Ketchikan Story Project also won six Telly Awards earlier this year. - More...
Wednesday - June 19, 2013
Southeast Alaska: Yachting magazine names Petersburg in top 10 - Alaska’s Little Norway has a new claim to fame: Yachting magazine has named Petersburg one of the best yachting towns in the nation.
Each year, Yachting magazine’s asks its readers to nominate waterfront towns and from that lengthy list the magazine editors select the top 10.
“Petersburg offers the unique Alaskan experience that visitors are looking for,“ says Glorianne Wollen, Petersburg’s Harbormaster. “We are very proud of our history of being able to successfully mingle the yachting world with an Alaskan commercial fleet, encouraging a greater respect for both cultures.”
Casey Flint, president of the Petersburg Economic Development Council, said, “This recognition is a result of a community-wide effort: our outstanding harbor facility and marine services, and new marketing programs from our economic development council and chamber of commerce.
Flint hopes the designation will attract more visitors to the area. “Hopefully, it will translate into increased boat traffic and a boost in the local economy.” he added.
Marilyn Meucci at the Visitor Information Center, said, “Petersburg is a very special destination. Not only are we surrounded by spectacular scenery, we have all the amenities visiting yachters need within walking distance of the harbor.” - More...
Wednesday - June 19, 2013
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 Open Letter: Man-made dangers lurking in unexpected places By Tina R. McPherson - Yesterday afternoon (June 16th), after stopping on Connell Lake Road, we let our dogs out of our truck to cool off in the river next to the road. The next five minutes proved nearly fatal to one of our dogs, as we saw him thrashing about with a beaver snare tightly wound around his neck. He was having difficulty breathing, and we had to pull his front paws up on a log to keep the noose from getting any tighter. The snare is made of cable, so a knife will not sever the line. We were fortunate to have a cell phone, we called the State Troopers who arrived at the scene and saved our dog's life. - More...
Wednesday PM - June 19, 2013
RE: Taxation & Spending By Douglas J. Thompson - I just read Mr. Arriola's letter to the editor on the subject of local government and our various comments about it. I would like to clarify a few points. I have run for Ketchikan city/borough government (at the time they were combined positions). Out of seven running two of us chose to put forth concrete proposals of what we wished to accomplish upon election. So I am on record with positive solutions. In my letters due to limited space I often just assume the reader can figure out the right approach when the current wrong one is highlighted. I feel I have offered my services and as an American have the right to cry foul when I see it in government. - More...
Wednesday PM - June 19, 2013
U.S.Immigration legislation By Al Johnson -
Mike Harpold submitted a 'Point of View' to the Ketchikan Daily News, encouraging our congressional members to look closely with a read of the Senate immigration legislation, which in his opinion lacks any real enforcement or assessment of the root problems that have plagued immigration law for some time. and make substantial changes to address these weaknesses. - More...
Wednesday PM - June 19, 2013
Replace IRS With FairTax By Dr. Walter Wesley Snyder V - Now is the time, more than ever, for us, The People, to act and let our Congressperson hear our voice. The IRS' recent incident is a catalyst that We must use to remove unfair taxes imposed on us, The People. In fact, we should remove the IRS from the tax picture as it is only used for political and social control. - More...
Wednesday PM - June 19, 2013
Sign up to vote on the oil-tax giveaway By Bella Hammond -
People across the state are gathering 40,000 petition signatures, needed by mid-July, so Alaskans can vote to reject or approve the recent oil tax giveaway. While it makes no sense to give away billions of state dollars for nothing in return, there is a larger issue -- another attack on the Permanent Fund. - More...
Tuesday AM - June 18, 2013
Help Needed By Sandy Harris -
Karen Galloway needs your help. She was in an accident on May 27th and has 3rd degree burns from this accident. She has been unable to work since because of the severity of the burns and it is not known when she will be able to return to work. - More...
Tuesday AM - June 18, 2013
Taxation & Spending By Ken Arriola -
Just to weigh-in a little on the Municipal Tax/ Budget issue as of late. To Mr's Hanger, Thompson, Dial, Plute and Johnson...... when your names start appearing on the election ballot, perhaps those Elected Officials and the Voters might start taking you seriously. - More...
Tuesday AM - June 18, 2013
Thank you By Heather Muench -
The Ketchikan Humane Society wishes to thank the incredibly generous individuals and organizations who have been so supportive of us over the past two months. Since we rely entirely on donations to support our rescue work, our low-cost spay and neuter program, and our free feral cat altering program, none of what we do could happen without this support. Our goal is for every animal in Ketchikan and Southern Southeast Alaska to be loved and wanted. We have made great progress in reducing the numbers of animals abandoned or euthanized in our community every year. Because we are a 501(c)(3), all donations are tax deductible, and since none of our volunteers or foster families are paid, all monies can be used for care for animals. - More...
Tuesday AM - June 18, 2013
Sealaska One Step Closer... By Dominic Salvato - I take exception to Congressman Young's comment concerning the Sealaska bill (S-340), Sealaska One Step Closer to Receiving Their Full Land Entitlement June 13, 2013 "The legislation will ensure that Sealaska Corp. continues to meet the economic and cultural needs of its shareholders"... - More...
Tuesday AM - June 18, 2013
Abortion By Glenn Mollette -
Celebrating family on these summer holidays or any day is always a special day. However, all holidays are tough days for many. While millions celebrate others wonder about what might have been. Some have lost a child while others made tragic decisions to end a life. - More...
Tuesday AM - June 18, 2013
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