LIGHTS OUT – Steller sea lions nap on the number 2 light near the Japonski Island causeway today. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Troopers said today the bodies of two women have been re [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The Sitka Tourism Task Force at its first work session W [ ... ]
y GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Sports Editor The Sitka High Lady Wolves softball team rebounded f [ ... ]
Vendor Signup Underway For Sitka Farmers Market Vendor registration is open for the 16th annual [ ... ]
Police Blotter The following calls were logged as of 8 a.m. today. May 31 At 12:51 a.m. a caller [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Alaska State Troopers this morning released the names of [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The summer troll season for coho and chum salmon will op [ ... ]
By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Sports Editor Racing against competitors from across Alaska, the Sitka [ ... ]
By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Staff Writer As summer approaches and snow recedes farther into the mo [ ... ]
Trail Master Workshop Set The first Sitka Trail master workshop, a free two-day training, is slate [ ... ]
The following calls were logged as of 8 a.m. today. May 30 At 12:25 a.m. a man was reported sleepi [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The Coast Guard suspended its search Monday night for fo [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Seven-year-old Caleb Gray recalled his reaction to catch [ ... ]
By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Sports Editor Undeterred by foul weather and a muddy playing field, Si [ ... ]
The following calls were logged as of 8 a.m. today. May 26 At 6:14 a.m. a man was reported refusin [ ... ]
Music Festival Cafe Concert Set Sitka Music Festival will offer a Café Concert 6:30 p.m. Wednesda [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer An intensive search was under way today in Sitka Sound f [ ... ]
SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Matt Donohoe, Alaska Trollers Association board president, [ ... ]
By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Staff Writer Anglers with a passion for catching king salmon are geari [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Performances by cellist Zuill Bailey, musicians from the [ ... ]
By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Staff Writer Leading off in the Region V softball tournament Thursday, [ ... ]
The following calls were logged as of 8 a.m. today. May 25 At 1 a.m. a caller reported a boy being [ ... ]
limate Connection: Decarbonizing cruise ship emissions It likely will require international c [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The National Marine Fisheries Service filed a notice of [ ... ]
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AK COVID-19
At a Glance
(updated 5-30-2023)
By Sentinel Staff
The state Department of Health and Social Services has posted the following update on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of 12:15 pm Tuesday, May 30.
New cases as of Tuesday: 165
Total cases (cumulative) statewide – 298,078
Total (cumulative) deaths – 1,468
Case Rate per 100,000 – 22.64
To visit the Alaska DHSS Corona Response dashboard website click here.
COVID in Sitka
The Sitka community level is now "Low.'' Case statistics are as of Tuesday.
Case Rate/100,000 – 58.70
Cases in last 7 days – 5
Cumulative Sitka cases – 3,424
Deceased (cumulative) – 10
The local case data are from Alaska DHSS.
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20 YEARS AGO
June 2003
After taking an opening-day lead in the Sitka Salmon Derby last Saturday, Mike Bagley wondered how long his 47.6-pound king salmon would remain the top fish. When the derby closed Sunday night, Bagley was declared the winner. ... Kathy Miller was runner-up with a 45.7-pound fish; Craig Taylor third with a 43.6 pounder; and Joe Mudry fourth at 40 pounds.
50 YEARS AGO
June 1973
Some 35 high-ranking foreign diplomats will be in Sitka Saturday, part of a statewide tour. ... The New Archangel Dancers will perform for the group at the Centennial Building.
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