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November 20, 2010

Front Page Photo by CHRIS ARRANT

Stikine Sunset
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority's Stikine making its way north through the narrows at sunset.
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Alaska: Judge: Alaska court must decide Senate dispute - A federal judge has granted a temporary injunction halting the certification of Alaska's hotly contested Senate election — an order that requires Republican candidate Joe Miller file a formal challenge of the vote count in state court. - More...
Saturday - November 20, 2010

Alaska: Election staff 'changed the rules,' Miller now argues by JILL BURKE ALASKA DISPATCH Just hours after U.S. District Court Judge Ralph Beistline ruled Friday that Joe Miller's objections to the ballot-count methodology used by Alaska election staff was a matter for the state court to handle, Miller made another attempt to keep the feds in the game. - Read this Alaska Dispatch article...
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Alaska: Alaska Senate race: Miller orders one more round by JILL BURKE ALASKA DISPATCH - Alaska's post-election hangover lingers as Senate challenger Joe Miller, unwilling to cede the race to Sen. Lisa Murkowski, moves to block certification and notifies a federal judge he plans to seek a recount. - Read this Alaska Dispatch article...
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Federal Advisory Panel on Repatriation Rules in Favor of Southeast Clans; Ruling a victory for the Teeyhíttaan and T’akdeintaan - A federal advisory panel decided Friday in favor of two Southeast Alaska Native clans seeking to repatriate more than 50 sacred and patrimonial objects from two museums.

In separate unanimous decisions, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Review Committee found that the Alaska State Museum and the University of Pennsylvania Museum did not have the right of possession to the items, meaning the museums did not acquire the objects with the consent of the clans that owned them.

The ruling was a victory for the T’akdeintaan and Teeyhíttaan clans, which had sought to repatriate the objects through Sealaska Corporation, Wrangell Cooperative Association, Hoonah Indian Association and Huna Totem Corporation.   Under NAGPRA, objects of cultural patrimony and sacred objects, or at.óowu, must be repatriated through a federally recognized tribe,  and Native corporations are recognized as Indian tribes under NAGPRA.

The Teeyhíttaan Clan of Wrangell was attempting to reclaim its clan hat, known as the Yéil Aan Kaawu Naa S’aaxw (Leader of All Ravens Clan Hat), which was being held by the Alaska State Museum. The museum rejected the clan’s repatriation claim, and the matter went before the NAGPRA Review Committee on Wednesday. The panel heard testimony from Teeyhíttaan Clan Leader Richard Rinehart, Sr., who told the committee the hat was a sacred object that belonged with the clan and that the clan never agreed to relinquish it.

The T’akdeintaan Clan of Hoonah was attempting to reclaim 50 objects that belong to the Snail House (a subdivision of the clan) and were sold to the University of Pennsylvania Museum in the 1920s. The collection includes a range of items including blankets, headdresses, rattles, masks, a box drum and cedar-bark neck rings. The museum rejected a repatriation claim by the clan, and on Wednesday, T’akdeintaan Clan Leader Ken Grant and clan member Ron Williams, among others, successfully argued that all 50 objects were the clan’s at.óowu and subject to repatriation under NAGPRA. - More...
Saturday PM - November 20, 2010

Alaska: 2 Federally Funded Unemployment Programs Ending - Two federally funded programs that have provided benefits for some Alaskans eligible for unemployment compensation are being phased out. Claimants who will be affected are being notified as they file.

The last day to establish eligibility for federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation is Nov. 27. Claimants must have exhausted all regular unemployment benefits and state Extended Benefits by that date to be eligible for EUC. In Alaska there are currently three tiers of EUC benefits. Individuals can continue to collect benefits on their current EUC tier through the week ending April 30, 2011.

The Federal Additional Compensation program, which added $25 to each eligible weekly benefit payment to some Alaskans receiving unemployment insurance, will end the week of Dec. 11. FAC started in February 2009 and eligibility for the program ended in May 2010. - More...
Saturday PM = November 20, 2010

Fish Factor: Alaska has one of the most productive and sustainable commercial fishing economies in the world. By LAINE WELCH - Alaska is gearing up for huge harvests in its seafood industry next year -  demonstrating once again that it has one of the most productive and sustainable commercial fishing economies in the world.

The 2011 forecast calls for an anticipated boost in catches to 1.2 million tons for the nation’s largest fishery – Alaska pollock.  Strong year classes that fish scientists have been tracking are finally recruiting into the Bering Sea fishery after a two year wait, allowing for the quota increase.   

Another crown jewel of Alaska’s fisheries – codfish –is poised for a 23 percent catch boost next year to 281,300 tons from the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea. Alaska currently produces 65 to 70 percent of the world's Pacific cod, and about 20 percent of the global codfish harvest.  Alaska’s cod fisheries begin on January 1. 

Other 2011 fish forecasts trickling:   the sockeye catch at Bristol Bay is pegged at 28.5 million fish, based on a run of nearly 40 million reds, similar to this year.  If the forecast holds true, it would be the 8th consecutive year where the total run is close to or tops 40 million sockeye salmon.

Also in Bristol Bay – Alaska’s biggest roe herring fishery at Togiak has a forecast of nearly 25,000 tons next spring, down just slightly.  

State managers also are predicting an excellent 2011 pink salmon catch for Southeast fishermen of 55 million fish, compared to a lackluster humpy harvest of about 24 million this summer.

Halibut wrap - The Pacific halibut fishery ended last week amid little fanfare, although it is likely to be one for the record books in terms of value.

Alaska longliners landed 98% of a 40 million pound catch limit, leaving about 700,000 pounds in the water.  Despite the lingering recession, demand for fresh fish held steady all season. Halibut prices started out topping $6 a pound at major ports, and seldom dipped below $5/lb during the eight month fishery. 

Nearly one-quarter of the total catch crossed the docks at Homer, followed by landings at Kodiak, Seward, Dutch Harbor and Sitka.

Fishermen are bracing for another possible catch cut next year, as they wait for three large year classes of halibut to recruit into the fishery. The fish, however, are taking longer than usual to grow to the 32 inch legal limit. - More...
Saturday PM - November 20, 2010

 

   

Southeast Alaska: AMHS, Alaskans Set for Inaugural Gustavus Sailing – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) will make its first sailing to Gustavus Tuesday.

Gustavus, located about 50 miles west of Juneau and adjacent to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, was the largest roadless community in Southeast Alaska not connected to the marine highway system.

Construction of a new causeway was completed this month allowing AMHS vessels to safely dock in Gustavus.

“Construction of the causeway was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the city, the U.S. National Park Service and DOT&PF,” said Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Commissioner Leo von Scheben. - More...
Saturday PM - November 20, 2010

Alaska: Lorrie Heagy Named Alaska Teacher of the Year 2011 - The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development has named Lorrie Heagy, an elementary music teacher and librarian in Juneau, the Alaska Teacher of the Year for 2011. The announcement was made November 14 at the annual conference of the Association of Alaska School Boards in Anchorage.

Trevor Townsend, who now works in the Mat-Su Borough School District, was named Alternate Teacher of the Year 2011 for his achievements as a secondary English teacher in the Bristol Bay Borough School District.

“Ms. Heagy and Mr. Townsend represent the finest in Alaska’s teaching profession, but they are not alone,” said Alaska Education Commissioner Larry LeDoux. “Many of Alaska’s teachers bring out the best in our children by giving the best of themselves. This award is an opportunity for Alaskans to express gratitude to teachers.” - More...
Saturday PM - November 20, 2010

Alaska: Governor Parnell Names Six Commissioners; Names Acting Fish and Game Commissioner – As part of the transition to his first full term, Governor Sean Parnell on Thursday appointed six members to his administration, including Natural Resources Commissioner Dan Sullivan, Transportation and Public Facilities Commissioner Marc Luiken, and Administration Commissioner Becky Hultberg.

Commerce, Community and Economic Development Commissioner Susan Bell and Environmental Conservation Commissioner Larry Hartig have been retained in their ongoing roles. The governor also named Cora Campbell as acting commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game. - More...
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letter Special interest? By A.M. Johnson - Well! an interesting first out of the box challenge for the apparent successful Senator Murkowski. Senator Claire McCaskill, Democrat. Missouri, is filing a bill this week to remove Native corporations handicap of having advantages in government bids. - More...
Wednesday AM - November 17, 2010

letter Don't Be Swayed By “Scare Tactics” By Joseph J. “Jay” Chadwell - I would like to address a few of the concerns about Mr. Hopen’s proposed project at Ward Cove. - More...
Tuesday AM - November 16, 2010

letterPerils of a privatized trash collection By Geord Kleinschmidt - The public library has a movie called "TRASH" which will educate anybody about the perils of a privatized trash collection company moving into the area, destroying the environment. The movie details the consequences of trash processing in the Great Lakes area. - More...
Saturday AM - November 13, 2010

letter Johanson burned all our political capital By David G. Hanger - It certainly seems appropriate, does it not, that they formed their own caucus, a party and caucus of two. Nor is it difficult to discern their positions on the various issues of the day; love is inordinate, as they say. - More...
Saturday AM - November 13, 2010

letter RE: Obvious differences By Paul Jarvi - Mr. Johnson, I enjoy reading your letters and value your opinion. Joe Miller had great ideals, however he became a cliche' or poster boy for our parent's old saying of "Don't do what I do, do as I say!" - More...
Saturday AM - November 13, 2010

letter Raw Fish Tax By Mary Ida Henrikson - Instead of using Raw Fish Tax which the local fishers give up for their collective economic benefit, why not use the cruise ship head tax, IF in fact we need more city police.  FYI Ketchikan has 27 police officers and 6 dispatchers (according to their web page)... maybe 29 now, for 9,000 city folk.   Fairbanks, with a population of 98,000 has 47 which includes support staff. - More...
Saturday AM - November 13, 2010

letterAttention all Ketchikan Physicians and the Ketchikan Scientific Community By Van & Linda Abbott - A large regional garbage and trash incinerator may be built at Ward Cove.  This project creates a facility that will process garbage and trash from all communities in South East Alaska.  We believe that garbage and trash will be accepted at Ward Cove from any municipality willing to send us their garbage which may represent a much greater volume of garbage then what South East Alaska has to offer.  In short, this project could morph in to a giant incineration facility.  - More...
Thursday AM - November 11, 2010

letterOur Representative Did What? By Robert Thompson - What a great way to start the legislative year? Just a week after we in Ketchikan elected our representative to the state legislature, he finally tells us what his priority is. And it is not Ketchikan. - More...
Thursday AM - November 11, 2010

letterCompensation inadequacy By Ken Arriola - Jim Mark's opinion of unfairness by KIC is misdirected. The more accurate focus/blame of Mr. Mark's financial demise should be directed at his source of income, namely his employer. How many of you out there, in your right mind, believes that anyone can make it, in this inflated economy, on $11.50 an hour? - More...
Tuesday AM - November 09, 2010

letterRaw fish tax diverted to the wrong department By Kevin Kristovich - I am writing this in agreement to Mr. Tom Fisher's letter in regards to the Ketchikan City Council members who voted to use raw fish tax funds to hire 2 police ofiicers. After inquiring about this and having it confirmed the $220,000.00 that was taken away from the small harbors fund for 2 police officer positions, that makes an annual salary of $110,000.00 per officer? - More...
Tuesday AM - November 09, 2010

letterIranian Nuclear Weapons Threat By Donald A. Moskowitz - Although Iran continues to claim its nuclear development program is designed for peaceful purposes, U.S. intelligence services believe Iran is developing nuclear weapons. - More...
Tuesday AM - November 09, 2010

letterAttention all Ketchikan Residents Who Care About Their Children’s Health And Their Property Values By Van & Linda Abbott - On November 1, 2010, the Borough Assembly voted to sell the publicly owned Ward Cove Pulp Mill property. The Assembly took this action without apparently having any formal research undertaken on the proposed use of the land and feasibility of the project being presented by Ken Hopen and Ass.  There was no actual evaluation of the significant issues surrounding such a monumental decision; A decision we may have to live with for the rest of our lives.  (The re-run of the dismal Hopen presentation can be seen on KPU CommVision) - More...
Sunday PM - November 07, 2010

letter Lap tops provided By Charles Edwardson - Until my kid came home with a lap top provided by the school (Schoenbar) I never realized or paid any attention to what a stupid idea this was. It was trashed when she got it and it's going to be trashed even more when she gives it to the next kid. - More...
Sunday PM - November 07, 2010

letter Obvious differences By A. M. Johnson - No matter your candidate choice for Senator it is relative easy to view why each was supported and the reasons. In my opinion, if your supported Mr. Miller it was from a philosophical agreement of a simple straight forward program of smaller government, States Rights highlighting the development of our vast natural resources, balanced budgets, no earmarks, and paying down the debt. His supporters agreed with that and asked for no special favors or consideration for their vote and support. - More...
Sunday PM - November 07, 2010

letterUnfair View at KIC? By Jim Marks - My girlfriend went to KIC today and applied for rental assistance because we are having a hard time making ends meet and the lady that my girlfriend met with, denied her saying I make too much money. To put into perspective our financial situation, we recently had our car repossessed because we could not make the payments. I have a full time job making $11.50 an hour and at the moment I am the only one working because my girlfriend recently had to close her business due to the fact that her clients would not pay her. She is trying to find a job but because she owned a business she cannot apply for unemployment benefits. - More...
Sunday PM - November 07, 2010

letter Dog Abandoned at Animal Protection By Margaret Hepler - On Wednesday, November 3 a classified ad was posted about a Golden Retriever needing a new home that was at Animal Protection. On Thursday, November 4 another classified ad was posted about the dog, stating that Animal Protection had euthanized the dog without permission. It is unfortunate that the person posting the ads was extremely dishonest as to why and how the dog was at Animal Protection and why the dog was ultimately euthanized - she left out a few details. - More...
Sunday PM - November 07, 2010

letterRaw fish tax: Shame on the City Council By Tom Fisher - I read with complete dismay that the City Council raided the Raw Fish Tax to fund two police officers. I am not opposed to the two officers however I wonder how can the council pass the red face test. The tourism industry has received all the infrastructure improvements that this industry needs and yet the fishing industry is tying up to worn out floats, and there is obviously no need for basic items like a restroom in Thomas Basin. The Head tax can only be used for tourism related infrastructure yet the fish tax can be used for general government, forget that there are a lot of resident commercial fishermen, that pay sales tax, property tax and contribute dollars to the local economy. - More...
Friday AM - November 05, 2010

letterDenied School By Mekkena Love - I would like to share with you an experience and a point of view about the Ketchikan High School. I was a student at Kayhi in my 9th grade year. Due to a trip that I took, I lost credit for all my classes because I took too much time off. I decided to go to Revilla and try to catch up there but that didn't work for me so I got more behind and tried Fast Track and finally decided I worked best in a normal high school setting with people rather then trying to focus by myself. So I went to Kayhi and I got all the packets filled out and talked to the counselor, met my teachers individually and they told me everything I need for that class. The counselor was awesome and got me pumped for going to school even though I had to go an extra year and I was ready. - More...
Friday AM - November 05, 2010

letterHalloween Events By Rhonda Ball - I just wanted to take the time to write a letter to thank everyone involved in any or all of the fun events that I attended this past weekend with my family.  - More...
Monday PM - November 01, 2010

letter Redistribute the wealth By Patti Fay Hickox - I'm Irish, it's cultural. I agree with Bob McLaughin II. The changes that (THE PEOPLE) made in the presidential election 2 years ago are the first changes to help the poor and middle class in many years. - More...
Saturday AM - October 30, 2010

letter Cutting Public Safety By Darlene Guzman - Every year Public Safety is on the chopping block for positions. I understand the hard times this community is going through but without police officers and firefighters it could be harder times for the citizens who need them. Public Safety is partially funded by sales tax in the amount of $3 million dollars a year split between police and fire. Excluding the proposed fire station, that is nearly half of the fire department's budget. - More...
Saturday AM - October 30, 201

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