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Ketchikan: City of Ketchikan fined nearly $3,000 for improper disposal of PCBs - The City of Ketchikan, Alaska has reached a $2,900 settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency to resolve alleged federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) violations related to the improper disposal of polychlorinated bi-phenyl (PCB) waste.

In August 2007, Ketchikan Public Utilities personnel removed approximately five gallons of oil containing PCBs from a transformer, and improperly incinerated this liquid at the City's facility located at 1065 Fair Street, Ketchikan, Alaska. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

Alaska: AK senator to decide on write-in bid by Friday By BECKY BOHRER (AP) - Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who conceded the GOP primary to tea-party backed Joe Miller last month, said she'll decide by Friday whether to mount a write-in candidacy.

It's the only option remaining for Murkowski if she wants a chance to hold onto her seat. On Monday, Libertarian candidate David Haase said he wouldn't step aside to clear a spot on that party's ticket. And Murkowski, in a statement released Tuesday, said she couldn't have sought the Libertarian nomination in good conscience, anyway.

"As disappointed as I am in the outcome of the Primary and my belief that the Alaska Republican Party was hijacked by the Tea Party Express, an outside extremist group, I am not going to quit my party," Murkowski said. "I will not wrap myself in the flag of another political party for the sake of election at any cost."

California-based Tea Party Express, through its PAC, reported spending more than $550,000 in support of Miller. The group, which sought to brand Murkowski as a liberal and a Republican in name only, repeated claims that Murkowski opposed the repeal of the federal health care overhaul - a claim that Murkowski called false. She pointed to her record to prove her point.

The group has vowed to do whatever it can to ensure Miller - a self-described "constitutional conservative" - gets elected in November. But Amy Kremer, Tea Party Express' chair, said the group is not extremist but rather made up of "mainstream Americans; we have the people of this country behind us. That's why we're able to do what we do."

Kremer said Murkowski, whose warchest included outside PAC money, "was fired by the people of Alaska, and as far as us coming in and hijacking the Republican Party, we didn't at all. She had the party behind her, and the people spoke and they chose to be represented by someone else." - More...
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Alaska: USCG Cutter Acushnet terminates voyage of two commercial fishing vessels - A boarding team from the Ketchikan-based Coast Guard Cutter Acushnet terminated the voyage of two commercial fishing vessels for safety violations during a boarding in the Gulf of Alaska Monday escorting them to King Cove.

A boarding team from the Ketchikan-based Coast Guard Cutter Acushnet terminated the voyage of two fishing vessels for safety violations during a boarding in the Gulf of Alaska Monday. Ensign Emma Marr and Chief Petty Officer Alan Kinman inspect safety equipment and forms aboard the fishing vessel Teri Lynn. Coast Guard photo.

The fishing vessel Terri Lynn was transiting from Bristol Bay to Sand Point when the vessel's voyage was terminated by the Coast Guard boarding team due to the high water alarm system not working and the fire extinguishing equipment being inadequate for the vessel of that size. The vessel also had an expired EPIRB, expired NOAA registration, a non-serviceable life ring buoy and had no sound producing device aboard for low visibility weather conditions.

The fishing vessel St. Francis was participating in the state Pacific Cod fishery when the vessel was terminated due to inadequate immersion suits for the crew which had no strobe lights as required attached because they were on the nets to see them at night. Also, the vessel did not have any type of buoyant apparatus on board, the life ring buoy had multiple cuts and the vessel's documentation had the previous owner's name on it and was not current or updated since the current owner's possession. - More...
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Alaska: Governor Names Alaska Health Care Commission Members - Alaska Governor Sean Parnell today appointed Patrick Branco, Emily Ennis, Col. Paul Friedrichs, Dr. Timothy (Noah) Laufer, and David Morgan to the Alaska Health Care Commission.

Senate Bill 172, passed by the 26th Legislature and signed by Governor Parnell, extends the Alaska Health Care Commission and establishes it in state law. The purpose of the commission is to recommend and develop a statewide plan to address the quality, accessibility, and availability of health care for all citizens of Alaska.

Senate Bill 172 also provides for the reappointment of the current commission members. They are Keith Campbell, Valerie Davidson, Jeffery Davis, Dr. Ward Hurlburt, Wayne Stevens, Dr. Larry Stinson, Linda Hall, Representative Wes Keller, and Senator Donny Olson.

Branco, of Ketchikan, is the regional CEO of Ketchikan General Hospital. He has also served in the administration of Divine Providence Health Center in Ivanhoe, Minnesota as well as the Fairview-University Medical Center in Hibbing, Minnesota. Branco served in the U.S. Navy from 1979 ­ 1995 as a strategic medical planner, medical staff administrator, and director of ambulatory care. As the chair-elect of the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association (ASHNHA), he is appointed to a seat representing ASHNHA. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

Alaska: Division of Elections Certifies 2010 Primary Election Ahead of Schedule - The bi-partisan State Ballot Review Board has completed a thorough review of the 2010 Primary Election results. With the review completed, the Director of the Division of Elections, Gail Fenumiai, announced today that the election has been certified.

"I am very pleased that the Division and the State Ballot Review Board were able to complete the post-election processes ahead of the targeted certification schedule of September 17th," said Fenumiai.

As part of the election certification process, the Division also performed a hand-count verification of 5% of the ballots cast at the polls in each of the state's 40 house districts. This verification is done to ensure the election results are accurate. The hand-count of the 2010 Primary Election ballots verified that the state's ballot tabulation system accurately counted and reported election results. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

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letter McDowell Study: Ketchikan Economic Indicators 2010 By A.M. Johnson - First blush reading the McDowell economic report brings to the fore front a burning challenge to the State of Alaska's economic position and potential. Actually the challenge is made to ALL States of this great Country. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterThe North Tongass Road Crew Rocks! By Ardy Piston - I would like to say thank you to all of the men and women working to improve our road out North.  I admire all of the hard work you are doing.  I love to watch the operators as they load the dump trucks with dirt... tapping ever so delicately to level out each load.  Observing a seasoned operator maneuvering a huge piece of equipment to do some of the most delicate jobs... well, it's impressive. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterAlaskans Vote - November 2nd 2010 by Ken Bylund - It feels like we are at a crossroad; communism vs. capitalism. Both of these nouns are controversial and despised. So what's the difference? Let's use that proven scientific method; but first, a validation of that "method". - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterCROY VS.CITY By Charles Edwardson - My wife looks over at me sometimes when I'm typing feverishly either cussing or laughing. It's all the same it's laughably cussable what goes on in this town I mumble. She rolls her eyes saying, "You're not writing SitNews are you?" I say I can't help it babe, 'it just gets curiouser and curiouser' as the Mad Hatter says. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterToo much Gov't regulation By Robert K. Rice - Referencing a column by DeRoy Murdock, Era of unlimited government arrives, "Perhaps one of the most important accomplishments of my administration has been minding my own business," President Calvin Coolidge told journalists in March 1929. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterLibrary By Tory (Edwardson) Shultz - I have never, ever written to SitNews as I have never had an issue with the topics or opinions discussed. Just out of curiosity I decided to see what my dad had written earlier (he loves to voice his opinion on issues, and I will always support him). No, I have never used the library as an educational purpose until I was in college, and even then it was very rarely - I used the campus library. And I feel that a "new" library building/location will not change the educational endeavors of students in Ketchikan. Maybe we should spend the money on the actual education of the students in Ketchikan rather than spend thousands/millions on a building? The people who use the library now will probably be the same people who use the "new" library when it's built. Having a new library building/location will not affect those who do not use it. The library is not the only entity that allows students to meet or not meet the "standards" of the educational system. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letter"GYPPO JOE" By David G. Hanger - Hey, waddaya know its Gyppo Joe wants to teabag his way into the U.S. Senate. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterKGH- I feel fortunate By Tom LeCompte - It is with interest I have read the letters regarding Marta Poore's experience as a patient at KGH. Personally I have never had anything but excellent experiences at the Ketchikan General Hospital and their associated clinics. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterAppreciate what we have. By Nancy Ball - Recently I was injured in a fall, the staff in the KGH ER was excellent. I spent 3 days in the hospital while Dr. Silvas tried to find a reason for my falling. All the nurses were great and even the food was very good. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterGlass houses?!? By Teri J. Wilson - Regarding Dr. Richey's letter, I will concede the point of the takeover date, however, much has changed in the medical community in the past 10-15 years. You have been here for quite a bit of the changes, albeit you also work for Ketchikan General Hospital, as does Marta Poore. And you didn't mention the takeover of Wilson Clinic and the assimilation of Ketchikan Medical Clinic, which did NOT occur in 1923. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterIn Praise of KGH By Shari Irizarry - I just thought it was about time someone spoke up for Ketchikan General Hospital staff. And no, I am not employed there or related to anyone who is. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterKGH Emergency Room By Steve Smeltzer - Odd that the lady with her child had to wait four hours to see the emergency doctor. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterLanguage Diversity = Divisiveness By Donald A. Moskowitz - The U.S. is an English speaking country, not a bi-lingual or multi-lingual speaking country. Our government conducts all business in English. Our military communicates only in English. Can you envision military commanders giving commands to attack in numerous languages? U.S. businesses typically communicate in English. One of the many strengths of this country is its outstanding communications system. - More...
Wednesday - September 15, 2010

letterRE: Praising KGH; A Double Standard? By Karl Richey, MD - Eileen, the kindest reply I can give to your letter is, "Sour grapes!" Neither you, nor Teri J. Wilson, should need to be reminded that we live on an island, & that people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. - More...
Thursday PM - September 09, 2010

letterRE: A Double Standard By Vicki Campbell - As an employee of Ketchikan General Hospital and as a member of this community ,I am truly appalled at the letter written by Eileen Small regarding our hospital and its staff. We are lucky to have a medical facility of this calibar in S.E. Alaska. - More...
Thursday PM - September 09, 2010

letterRoad construction By Shannon Smith - I DO NOT share the sentiment of the last two people who sang the praises of the construction work being done on our roads. - More...
Thursday PM - September 09, 2010

letterSomething smells funny By Robert McRoberts - Recently I've been seeing some strange doings at the city that I do not understand. Our economics are solely seasonal now. Building new homes has slowed dramatically, but yet a new friggin library, a luxury item, is a top priority project. - More..
Thursday PM - September 09, 2010

letterWard Cove Pending Sale By Rob Holston - For many of the past ten years I was told by the Borough that Ward Cove was needed to anchor the forest products industry for the sake of our economic future. This was back when the Borough loaned large sums from the federal $25,000,000 post KPC shutdown fund. 8-9 & 10 years ago I was arguing that Loggerville deserved a piece of the pie while the Roy Eckert administration said those tidelands were needed for log storage for the saw mill and veneer mill. After Gateway Forest Products folded I thought I had another window of opportunity to purchase land. But this time the entire site was sold to Jerry Jenkins for the veneer mill and a variety of other ventures, such as electrical generation, bottled water, hotels, etc. I did take the opportunity afforded by the KGB / Renaissance sales agreement to enter into a long-term lease with option to purchase with Jenkins. This purchase opportunity was thwarted when Jenkins went belly up and the mill was gutted. I assume that with the sale of veneer site or 29 acres to AMHS that the KGB is no longer insistent that the property be used for wood products production. It is probably safe to say that the KGB felt very comfortable in selling to the state because the sale basically guarantees that quality jobs will be maintained and created in an industry that is in no way controversial. I agree. - More...
Wednesday AM - September 8, 2010

letterAN OPEN LETTER TO MARTA POORE: "Praising KGH" By Teri J. Wilson - With derision I read Marta Poore's Letter to the Editor "Praising KGH" (Ketchikan Daily News, September 4, 2010). For those who are not familiar with you, you neglected to state that you are employed by Southeast OB-GYN Clinic, which is owned by Ketchikan General Hospital/Peace Health. Therefore, I am not surprised that you had such a pleasant time during your ordeal of a broken wrist. You stated that you "came into surgery the next day and felt greeted by friends." Of course you were, these "friends" are your co-workers. - More...
Wednesday AM - September 8, 2010

letterRoad Construction By David Hull - I would like to echo the comments by Al Johnson on the road construction crew working on the North Tongass Highway project, especially the flaggers. We have had several occasions to pass through the construction area on our way to an emergency call and the people with the stop signs got us through every time with very little wait time. I'll be they would have been willing to kick a car to get it move if the occasion called for it. The operators were always willing to immediately stop what they were doing to let us pass.- More...
Tuesday - September 07, 2010

letterKetchikan's Port Ranking By Linda Koons Auger - Congratulations to our commercial fishing fleet and processors for the Port of Ketchikan's ranking of #15 in Landings & 18th in Values. (See, Sit News September 03, 2010 issue of the Fish Factor By LAINE WELCH.) With Ketchikan's early beginnings at the base of Ketchikan Creek, it should be evident, now more than ever, that this industry is essential for the economic well-being of our community. It's long-term viability is possible (in part) by to the State's Constitutional mandate to manage Alaska's fisheries for sustainability. With increasing demand for wild Alaska seafood in the marketplace comes the opportunity for growth. To our benefit, some of our local processors currently staff and operate year-round. - More...
Tuesday - September 07, 2010

letterThank You Senator Murkowski By Scott Cragun - I want to post a note of thanks to Senator Lisa Murkowski and thank her for her time served representing the State of Alaska, and particularly to thank her for not being a "puppet" to the party and having the courage to cross party lines when she thought it best served the people of Alaska. - More...
Tuesday - September 07, 2010

letterChurch and State: What was By A.M.Johnson - All of us who have been educated in our public schools over the past 50 plus years and present day,have been taught the separation of church and state. It has been driven home that there is no common relationship between the two. Now in the current venue of public debate, the schism between religions has become wider. In the Village Square Judo-Christian religions are being viewed in even more disparaging terms. - More...
Tuesday - September 07, 2010

letterChloramine in our drnking water By Sharon Nobilio - I have read many letters by citizens concerned about the hazards of chloramination of Ketchikan's drinking water, but none suggest how we can prevent Ketchikan Public Utilities (KPU) from forging ahead with this treatment. - More...
Tuesday - September 07, 2010

letterA DOUBLE STANDARD? By Eileen Small - DID ANYONE READ THE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IN THE WEEKEND EDITION OF THE KETCHIKAN DAILY NEWS? NOW I WANT TO BE PERFECTLY CLEAR THAT I KNOW THAT ANYTHING I WRITE ON FACEBOOK GOES TO EVERYONE AND SECONDLY THAT I DERIVE NO PLEASURE FROM ANYONE BEING INJURED IN ANY WAY, HOWEVER, I THINK MORE THAN A FEW OF YOU WILL SHARE THE LAUGH I GOT FROM THIS PARTICULAR LETTER. - More...
Tuesday - September 07, 2010

letterMore positive than negative By Charles Edwardson - For the woman who did not like my word friggin, I have had many more positive responses than negative about my 'no new library of any kind' opinion. - More...
Tuesday - September 07, 2010

letterCongratulations to Joe Miller by Ken Bylund - My hat's off to you, Joe, best of luck; enough honest effort will bring this once great ship of state back into safe waters. Only hope you can be strong in the face of bribery [aka compromise and arbitrary justice]. These seem to be the primary tools in Washington. Best advice -- buy a copy of Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal, by Ayn Rand, read it again, or better, get the Audible read by Anna Fields... refresh that keen memory as to what we are. - More...
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