20 YEARS AGO

May 2004

A measure raising property taxes to fund capital expense at Sitka Community Hospital failed, 1,053 to 1,248  in the May 4 special city election.


50 YEARS AGO

May 1974

From Sitka 20 Years Ago, 1954: Worry over the condition of Vern “Porky” McGraw for his forthcoming heavyweight championship bout with Harry “The Man” Bartels was dispelled today by his manager, Clem “Mighty” Pace, when he told of the amount of exercise Porky is getting.