Sitka Tribe of Alaska, the federally-recognized tribal government for Sitka, said today that its day-to-day operations are not affected by the federal shutdown that began Wednesday across the United States after Congress failed to pass a...
The Alaska Office of Administrative Hearings has upheld Sitka Planning Commission’s denial of Tidal Network's variance request for a 120-foot cell tower, city planning director Amy Ainslie announced at Wednesday's commission meeting. Tidal...
Upcoming capital improvement projects on school facilities, as well as concern for possible future limits on municipal contributions to schools and a minor budget revision were up for discussion at Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Sitka School...
One of the questions on the October 7 municipal election ballot asks voters if they want to change the Home Rule Charter to allow expanded use of the dedicated hospital fund for city athletic and recreation facilities. Ballot Proposition 1...
At the “Super Bowl of Sacred Harp Singing” in Atlanta earlier this month, Sitkans made up four of the more than 700 attendees at the United Sacred Harp Musical Association Convention, where a revised songbook was unveiled for the first time since...
Sitkans joined in Tuesday in marking the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools, also known as "Orange Shirt Day," which the United States and Canada recognize each year on Sept. 30. Many Sitka Tribe of Alaska staff members wore...
For Saturday’s launch of the 31st season of the Monthly Grind on Saturday, the theme is “Here We Go Again.” Jeff Budd, an organizer of the monthly variety show, is looking forward to another round of shows highlighting local talent, as well as...
Sitka's city officials and federal employees are eyeing the potential effects of a federal government shutdown that could begin Wednesday, unless Congress and President Trump come together today to pass a short-term government funding...
Sitka will finish its 2025 cruise season Wednesday with a visit by Holland America’s 2,000-passenger Eurodam, the final ship of the season. That will bring the total number of cruise visitors this year to 579,900 passengers, a slight drop from...
About 20 people showed up Thursday evening at Centennial Hall for the city's open house meeting to get views about permissible levels of commercial guiding, outfitting and transportation activities on city-owned trails, parks and recreational...
A Guardian Air airplane with three aboard landed safely at Sitka Airport on Sunday after one of the plane's engines failed while en route to Sitka. Sitka Police Department received an automatic call at 11:37 a.m. Sunday reporting an aircraft...
About 150 professional and volunteer firefighters and emergency responders from around the state are in Sitka this week for the 2025 Alaska Fire Conference. Hosted by the Baranof Chapter of the Alaska State Firefighters Association, the meetings...
The Assembly voted 6-0 Tuesday to lease a 7,583-square-foot lot at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park for improved access to boat repair and fabrication businesses. The GPIP board recommended Assembly approval of the non-competitive lease to Pacific...
Sitka was under a high wind warning this afternoon, with sustained winds of 35 mph gusting to 60 mph and seas of more than 30 feet in the National Weather Service's forecast, brought on by a hurricane force low pressure system. Weather Service...
Five of the six candidates for the Assembly met Wednesday night for a Chamber of Commerce forum at the Southeast Resort that drew talks on the outlook of housing, child care, tourism, the workforce and other key issues for Sitka. About three...
Brave Heart Volunteers will host a fundraiser Saturday that features an auction, dinner and music but more importantly celebrates “community, compassion and creativity,” organizers said. The group's annual Buoy & Chair Auction launches at 6...
An open house on updates to the city's policy on commercial use of city recreational land will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Harrigan Centennial Hall. During the open house, “we’ll overview the significant changes in the land use plan from 2025...
