SITKA, Alaska — The Coast Guard and Sitka Mountain Rescue are searching for an overdue kayaker near Sitka, Sunday. Missing is 36-year-old Kale Pastel. Pastel was last seen wearing blue pants and a black hooded sweatshirt. He is described as 6 foot 4 inches, 200 lbs. with brown hair and green eyes. Pastel was […]
SLAAWIRLUNI – STARRING RAUSISTUAMI SLAAWIRTAARTUKUT. – AT RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS TIME WE GO STARRING. Each January, the Russian Orthodox faithful in Alutiiq communities honor the birth of Christ with starring, a caroling celebration. Carolers travel from house to house carrying a large, brightly decorated, twirling star that symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem. They announce the […]
ANCHORAGE – On December 16, 2019, the Department of Administration announced they are seeking $60,000 in donations from Alaskans to implement REAL ID in rural Alaska. Last month, the Anchorage Daily News reported that the department needs these donations to create a rural outreach program to ensure rural Alaskans have the necessary access to […]
Juneau – SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) invites females interested in dynamic, empowering presenters to Juneau’s Centennial Hall Convention Center on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 for the annual Reclaim Own and Renew (ROAR) Women’s Conference. With a vision of creating a safe place and atmosphere for women to realize their potential to […]