News of the North
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Canoe journey of Ḵéex̱’ Yaakw’ Ḵwáan seeking community assistance
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A team of 25 canoe rowers from Kake are looking for assistance as they prepare to embark on an eight-day journey from their home to Juneau.
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US Coast Guard medevacs passenger near Sitka
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka aircrew medevaced an 85-year-old male passenger near Sitka on Thursday.
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Former Alaska AG charged with sex abuse
Juneau, Alaska (AP) - A special prosecutor says he has filed charges of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree against former Alaska Attorney General Clyde “Ed” Sniffen.
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Memorial Day observances in Juneau to be held Monday
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Two ceremonies will be held in Juneau in observance of Memorial Day.
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High school graduations, SafeGrad set for Sunday in Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Graduation events for the Class of 2022 are scheduled for the Juneau-Douglas, Thunder Mountain, and Yaakoosge Daakahidi high schools.
Events
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Weekly Adult Soccer Scrimmage
Join us every Tuesday night at 6:00PM at the Kimsham soccer field for adult soccer scrimmages. We promise, the field is actually quite playable! For more info, contact sitkayouthsoccer@gmail.com and specify "adult soccer" in the subject line.
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The Mama Circle via Zoom Hosted by Jasmine @ Tongass Lactation Consulting, LLC
The Mama Circle via Zoom. First Saturday of every month. Next on 3/5 10am-11am. Facilitated by Jasmine Esmay, Registered Nurse and Board Certified Lactation Consultant @ Tongass Lactation Consulting, LLC Topics include Women's and Children's Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Lactation and more! Contact Jasmine at 907-623-7597 or jasmine.esmay@tongasslactation.com for the link! FREE
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Medvejie Solstice Run
Medvejie Run Set for June 18, 2022 The 16th running of the Medvejie Solstice Run is scheduled for 9 am on Saturday, June 18. This fundraiser for Sitka High track and XC teams includes three distance events – half-marathon, 10K and 5K – and begins and ends at Herring Cove. Pre-registration is highly recommended and is now available on-line: runsignup.com – “Medvejie Solstice Run” Race day registration begins at 7:50 am at Herring Cove, and ends at 8:40 am. Pre-registration fees: $30 – 5K, $35 – 10K, $45 – half-marathon. The first 75 registrants will receive one of our coveted athletic t-shirts. Race-day registration is $10 more. (SHS XC/track team members can run for free – t-shirts $10.) Please visit the Medvejie Solstice Run page on Facebook for more information, or email: runsitkahigh@gmail.com.
at Herring Cove