KRBD Southeast News Stories http://krbd.org 03/10/2010 SITKA, ALASKA (03/10/2010) The U.S. Forest Service plans to get rid of its Sitka Ranger boat, and it could shed another one of its remaining two Southeast boats if their use diminishes. Forest Service Sitka District Ranger Carol Goularte announced the news at Tuesday night's Sitka Assembly meeting. http://krbd.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1047 03/10/2010 JUNEAU, ALASKA (03/09/2010) The Parnell administration is not ready to join the campaign to build a power line linking Southeast Alaska to central British Columbia. But it’s tracking the project and considering its pros and cons. Gene Therriault, the governor’s energy adviser, discussed what’s called the A-K-B-C intertie at a Southeast Conference meeting earlier this month in Juneau. The administration of Governor Frank Murkowski pushed for construction of the line. But state support has lessened since he left office. The most likely route would start at the Bradfield Canal, southeast of Wrangell, and cross the coastal mountains to British Columbia. Canadian officials have taken steps toward extending the province’s electrical grid to a point where it could connect to the cross-boundary line. But construction is not certain. A private company trying to develop hydroelectric plants northeast of Petersburg wants to sell power across the border. And Wrangell officials have pushed for the project. Therriault says the governor has not made direct contact with British Columbia about the line. But he says the Alaska Energy Authority has been in touch with provincial power officials. http://krbd.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1045 03/09/2010 SITKA, ALASKA (03/06/2010) The Sitka High girls have won their first 3A basketball title in Region V. The Lady Wolves edged past Haines on Friday night, 37-31, in the championship game. But, in the very next game, Haines won the 3A boys’ title, in a one-point, overtime contest against Mt. Edgecumbe that will likely be remembered as one of the best efforts of the Braves’ basketball program. http://krbd.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1044 03/06/2010 SITKA, ALASKA (03/05/2010) Sitka High School and Mt. Edgecumbe High School have a decades-old cross-town rivalry. And it was visible to some extent at this week's Region V high school basketball tournament. But students and staff say the rivalry -- which has had its share of tension -- is becoming more and more positive. http://krbd.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1043 03/05/2010 JUNEAU, ALASKA (03/04/2010) Only one Southeast project is slated for funding in the next round of Alaska Renewable Energy Fund grants. It’s work toward a small hydropower plant for Hoonah. But another 14 projects are on a secondary list that could be funded if the Legislature decides to spend more money than the governor wants. http://krbd.org/modules/local_news/index.php?op=sideBlock&syndicated=true&ID=1042 03/04/2010