TOPIC OF DISCUSSION – Tourists cross Lincoln Street behind a new set of barricades this afternoon. The Tourism Task Force will be presenting its recommendations to the Assembly 6 p.m. Thursday at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The task force, which has been meeting for the past year on various tourism-related topics, will present a list of 32 findings at the meeting, which is open to the public. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Steve Rhyner Dies at 71; Was a Manager at KIFW
Steve L. Rhyner
Former Sitkan Steve L. Rhyner passed away at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 15, 2021. He was 71.
Steve, born July 28, 1949, spent his early childhood in Anchorage, where he graduated from East Anchorage High School in 1967. He attended Community College of Spokane in Washington, then later moved back to Alaska and began working for radio stations, beginning in Sitka at KIFW, where he was a popular announcer, including on Problem Corner, and became the manager.
Steve devoted almost his entire working career in the radio business, and was with Alaska Broadcast Communications Inc. for almost 22 years. After leaving Sitka, he managed KINY of Juneau and its subsidiaries, and KTKN of Ketchikan. He managed KBDB/KBIS of Forks, Washington, then owned his own station, KFMJ, in Ketchikan.
Steve was a hard worker and would always show up to work well before the staff did in the early morning hours. He was a professional in his career and always put his best foot forward. He recently moved to Las Vegas, to finally settle down.
Steve enjoyed watching the news, reading books and – his favorite – cooking for his family. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful smile.
Steve is survived by his family, including his wife Evelyn and her children, Cristina and Timothy; his children, Steve Rhyner Jr., Nicole Tibbitts and Alexis Rhyner; his brother Richard Rhyner and his children; and his stepmom Angie Rhyner.
Steve’s wishes were to be cremated without a formal service. Part of his ashes will be honored with his wife Evelyn, and part of his ashes will be spread in Sitka later in the year.
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20 YEARS AGO
May 2004
Sitka Community Hospital has drawn $193,000 on its line of credit from the city to make payroll, which will be paid back within 60 days, hospital officials told the Assembly Tuesday.
50 YEARS AGO
May 1974
Congressman Don Young, R-Alaska, has announced that Sitka has received an Airport Development grant from the Department of Transportation for $4,201,166 for paving the runway extension, runway lights, a runway embankment and other improvements at the Sitka Airport.
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