People in Sitka experienced phone outages today that seemed to center on Alaska Communications services. The City and Borough of Sitka, which relies on ACS for its phone service, saw a phone outage across its offices. City personnel reported...
Caleb Gray wasn’t sure his 34-pound king caught the first weekend of the derby would stay at the top of the leader board through the final weekend, for the 9-year-old to claim first prize in the 70th Sitka Salmon Derby. But he was there -...
Fresh leaders are fueling workforce development programs and other offerings at the University of Alaska Southeast, including its Sitka branch campus. UAS announced today that Dr. Carlee Simon has taken over as Dean of the School of Education for...
A month of music that will draw big names from orchestras around the country to perform at a series of concerts in Sitka kicks off Monday. It is the Sitka Music Festival, which for the past 52 years has presented a month-long series of informal...
From storytelling sessions around a bonfire to dance parties where the dress code is glitter encouraged, Sitka Pride is making sure all Sitkans can celebrate Pride Month, beginning June 1, in style. A full slate of events has been planned...
With the current Visit Sitka contract set to expire June 30, the Assembly on Thursday held off on moving forward with the single responder to the city RFP for providing destination marketing and management, and convention services. The vote was...
An electric passenger van is set to carry young Sitkans to new recreation opportunities after the Sitka Assembly voted unanimously on Thursday to approve the city’s purchase of the EV for the city Parks and Recreation Division. Once the...
Anglers in the 70th annual Sitka Salmon Derby have two days left to probe the sound in hopes of catching the heaviest king salmon. Nine-year-old Caleb Gray is leading the fleet with a 34-pound king salmon that he caught during the first,...
The Assembly voted unanimously to act as a Board of Adjustment to consider an appeal filed by Tidal Network of Tlingit & Haida, regarding the Planning Commissionʼs denial of a height variance for a communications tower at 116 Nancy Court,...
St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will lead Scripture Walks in Sitka National Historical Park 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays June 4-July 30. All are welcome to meet at the visitor center for a short walk to enjoy nature and reflect on sacred readings...
Sitka Cirque founder Frannie Donahoe holds on to the ends of silk panels as Ivy Pfeiffer, 12, performs on Lincoln Street during Porch Fest. The day's activities included street performances by Sitka Cirque, Sitka Studio of Dance, Emily's Fitness and Zumba with Kate.
By a more than 2-to-1 margin, voters in Wednesday’s special election turned down a ballot proposition to limit cruise ship visitation. The vote was 773 in favor and 2,071 against the proposition which would have limited cruise visitors ashore to...
The fleet may be graying in Alaska’s commercial fishing industry, but the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association’s Crew Training Program has no shortage of greenhorns to help combat it. Going into its 10th year of operation, the CTP has...
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees Chairman Jason Brune, center, talks with fellow board member Craig Richards today at Harrigan Centennial Hall during a discussion of real estate investment trusts...
Voters in today’s special election turned down a ballot proposition to limit cruise ship tourism by a more than 2-to-1 margin. The vote was 773 in favor and 2,071 against the proposition which would have limited cruise visitors ashore to 300,000...
Tourists walk by one of the voting signs set out near Harrigan Centennial Hall this morning. The parking area around the building has not been reserved for tour buses today in order to allow voters access to parking. Polling stations for Precinct...
Sitka’s Sen. Bert Stedman says he was pleased to finish the legislative session this year by eliminating a $2 billion deficit and balancing the budget. Stedman is co-chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and worked with co-chair Sen. Lyman...
Summer electrical rates – higher than those in winter – became effective as of April 1, the City has notified consumers. Beginning with Mayʼs billing cycle, residential electric rates went to .2150 cents per kilowatthour, a .0806-cent increase...
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Wednesday’s special election on whether to limit daily and annual cruise ship visitor numbers, and require at least one weekly “quiet day,” among other provisions. Polling stations are in Rooms 5 and 6 for...
After the first three days of fishing in the 70th annual Sitka Salmon Derby, Caleb Gray stands at the top of the leader board, with a 34-pound king salmon. The 9-year-old Sitka youth won the Sitka Sportsman’s Association annual event two years...