GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Staff Writer SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center Administrator Bill Spivey gave the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday an outline of the $250 million expansion under way at the …
SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Mt. Edgecumbe High School took nine students to compete at the 2025 Drama, Debate and Forensics State Championships, and came home with top prizes in their …
By JAMES BROOKS Alaska Beacon Alaska’s public schools could receive a major permanent funding increase under a bill that will receive a final vote in the Alaska House of Representatives as soon …
By YERETH ROSEN Alaska Beacon Increased state investment in marketing will help the battered Alaska seafood industry seize an opportunity to improve sales within the United States, the head of the …
By YERETH ROSEN Alaska Beacon Unusually warm conditions, connected to long-term climate change, are taking a toll on traditional winter sports in much of Alaska. What is normally 60 …
By James Brooks Alaskan Beacon As Alaskans again seek the Nenana Ice Classic’s iconic red ticket cans, the Alaska Department of Revenue is beginning a project that could allow residents to …
SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The Sitka High drama, debate and forensics team won multiple team titles for its ninth year in a row, and captured several individual awards, at the state …
By JAMES BROOKS Alaska Beacon In a new review of Alaska’s state finances, a New York-based credit rating agency has upgraded its outlook for the 49th state. Kroll Bond Rating Agency …
By JAMES BROOKS Alaska Beacon In a new review of Alaska’s state finances, a New York-based credit rating agency has upgraded its outlook for the 49th state. Kroll Bond Rating Agency …
SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Strong headwinds are slowing down the Cable Innovator repair ship, delaying the start of its work on a fiberoptic cable serving Sitka from Friday, March …
Mass firings that swept through the federal civil service in mid-February left a number of Sitkans scrambling to find new employment, threw careers off course …
By YERETH ROSEN Alaska Beacon Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday proposed a constitutional amendment that would give future governors more latitude when picking judges for the Alaska Court …
By Yareth Rosen Alaska Beacon A Medicaid card is seen in this undated photo. Alaska’s annual Medicaid costs, which are currently borne by both the federal and state governments, are expected …
sandy 8:29 AB alaska medicaid sandy yereth rosen State Medicaid Costs To Rise, Legislators Told Medicaid Cost to Rise, Expert Tells Legislators A Medicaid card is seen in this undated photo. Alaska’s annual Medicaid costs, which are...
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Sitkans with internet service through GCI Communications can expect “reduced service” for up to 10 days starting March 7, due to planned …
By JAMES BROOKS Alaska Beacon The Alaska House of Representatives is planning to vote this week on a bill that would significantly increase funding for the state’s public schools. As …
By JAMES BROOKS Alaska Beacon The Alaska House of Representatives voted 36-0 on Friday to reject a proposal that would peg legislative salaries and the pay of other top state officials to …
Quilt Auction March 3 Ocean Wave Quilters Guild will hold its annual scholarship auction 7 p.m. March 4 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The quilt guild will hold its regular meeting prior to the …
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Members of Small Town SOUL turned in their petition booklets at city hall this morning, with 720 voter signatures in favor of having a special election …
By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The Gary Paxton Industrial Park board has set a work session for March 13 to more thoroughly compare the costs of a city-run haulout versus a bid …