Dear Editor: On Dec. 2, Roxann Gagner’s fifth-grade class at Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary hosted a bake sale. The purpose of the event was to raise funds to purchase gifts for the Giving Tree located in the Wells Fargo Bank lobby. Students and...

Dear Editor: I’ve sent the following  letter to our congressional delegation – Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan and Representative Begich. I am awaiting their reply. This is especially poignant now that ICE activity is ramping up in the...

Dear Editor: Sitkans, are you thinking about buying a virtual reality headset for a young person in your life?  Consider this—Many setups allow only the player to see and hear what is projected, making concerned people unable to view or hear...

Dear Editor: My name is Jayson L. Miller and I go to Sitka High School, with this being my junior year.  I believe that schools should be funded from a student’s perspective. The lack of funding for education has affected schools all over...

Dear Editor: I’m glad to announce that as of 2 p.m. today Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV) raised $45,820 during our annual membership drive! Thank you so much, Sitka. We had a big ask and you stepped up to help support survivors of domestic...

Dear Editor: Sitka Counseling would like to say a big “Thank You” to all Sitkans for showing their tremendous support for our agency and the bazaar. We could not have completed this year successfully without our wonderful vendors, staff, and...

Dear Editor: As we reflect on the meaning of connection and compassion in Sitka, we are grateful for the many lives touched by Brave Heart Volunteers. Whether you have supported us as a volunteer, an artist, a donor, received companionship or...

Dear Editor: Given tourist season is finally coming to a close I would like to talk about the impact the cruise ships have had on our environment and economy. I have been a local to Sitka for almost six years, and I always want to do my best to...

Dear Editor: The holiday season is a time for reflection and gratitude, and at Sitka High School we have much to be thankful for. November was filled with meaningful moments that strengthened our sense of community and inspired our students. On...

Dear Editor: On behalf of Sitkans Against Family Violence, I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support SAFV during our Thanksgiving food drive this past Saturday. Your generosity helps to make the holiday season...

Dear Editor: The 2025 fifth annual Neil Huff Memorial Pool Tournament participants and organizers would like to share a heartfelt thank you to all those in the community who sponsored, donated and all-around supported the successful event. That...

Dear Editor: On behalf of Center for Community-Early Learning Program, we would like to thank the community of Sitka for making our first Community Baby Shower a huge success! More than 100 people participated in the event at Harrigan Centennial...

Dear Editor: Our hearts are overflowing following Sitka Conservation Society’s 2025 Wild Foods Potluck and Annual Meeting! It was an evening defined by community, generosity, and our shared connection to the public lands and waters that sustain us...

Dear Editor: Sitka WhaleFest 2025 was a resounding success because of you. Sitka WhaleFest was built on a strong foundation laid by years of loyal supporters. This year the festival  was lifted to new and inspiring heights by the collective...

Dear Editor: As we are nearing our celebration of the birth of Jesus, we want to take this opportunity to thank the many people who generously donated to Operation Christmas Child this year: Hames Corporation, White’s Pharmacy and the many local...

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Sitka Pioneers of Alaska, I would like to thank the following individuals for assisting with highway cleanup between Starrigaven and Old Sitka, and cleanup of the Pioneers of Alaska garden below the O’Connell Bridge,...

Dear Editor: Gunalchéesh: Without you, Brave Heart Volunteers would not be possible. As we train new and advanced volunteers this month, we want to thank everyone who supported our Buoys & Chairs Live and Silent Auction. Thank you to the...

Dear Editor: More than 125 runners and walkers participated in the 29th Annual WhaleFest run on Saturday. We would like to thank everyone who came out to run, walk, cheer, and help out! Thank you to our stellar volunteer team: Elizabeth and Ian...

Dear Editor: Sitka Outreach and Support: Lifeline would like to thank the many people who supported the 2025 Fall Project Homeless Connect.   A big thank you to all those who donated warm clothing, socks, jackets, hats and gloves, sleeping...

Dear Editor: This letter comes from the deepest part of us to thank all of you who came to our aid recently, reflecting the true culture and fabric that defines Sitka: selflessness, immediacy, and compassion. At roughly 2 a.m. on a stormy...