Dear Editor: I was unable to thank the participants and staff of this latest WhaleFest Grind. My apologies to all. Thank you goes out to the Daily Sitka Sentinel, Raven Radio and KIFW, and all the Sitka shops that allowed us to put up...

Dear Editor: The dark season is here, and while we appreciate the efforts put forth by the city public works and the electric departments, I’d like to initiate a campaign to improve the visibility in our streets, to make them safer for drivers as...

Dear Editor: The Tulong Aral Scholarship Committee would like to thank Linda Trierschield for her generous donation to the Tulong Aral Scholarship. This donation will fund at least one full scholarship in 2026!  Since we began this...

Dear Editor: I attended the discussion with Tom Begich, who is running to be our next governor this Nov. 4. He is articulate, he is smart, he is for everyone to work together, not their one little niche of supporters. He gives me hope. Take some...

Dear Editor: This is in response to a report in the police blotter last month, about a 15-year-old who was a victim of internet fraud. It involved the teen being contacted through TikTok by “Sara” who sent him photos and talked the teen into...

Dear Editor: More than 40 Sitkans stood in rain and hail on Saturday to remember the lives of the 22 people who have died in ICE detention this year. Those who died were from Mexico, Guyana, Canada, Ukraine, Ethiopia, China, El Salvador, and...

Dear Editor: It’s early November, and we find ourselves on the cusp of the 29th annual Sitka WhaleFest. This year, the outpouring of support from our whole community has been tremendous. From donations of food, lodging, transportation, and...

Dear Editor: Youth Advocates of Sitka would like to thank everyone who made our 4th Annual Spook-ghetti Dinner Fundraiser and Bake Sale a huge success. As the agency celebrates its 50 years of serving our youths this December, we are inspired by...

Dear Editor: I recently participated in a handgun class with Chad and Kelly Goeden through Premier Training of Alaska at the Sitka Sportsman Association.  We live in a community where many – I would venture to say most! –  households...

Dear Editor: The Sitka Economic Development Association would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Alaska Day at SEDA’s 9th Annual Alaska Day Brewfest and Chili Cook-Off. A special congratulations goes to Alex...

Dear Editor: During my recent visit to Sitka, I was truly amazed at all the great work the Sitka Rotary Club is doing in their community. From supporting youth programs to hosting their annual Duck Race, their energy, creativity, and commitment to...

Dear Editor: The congregation of Sitka Lutheran Church sincerely thanks everyone for their personal, verbal and financial support during the 2025 Alaska Day Pie Sale. One-hundred eighty-four homemade pies were made to support disaster relief...

Dear Editor: We’re still glowing after our dinner and dessert auction event on Sunday! I’m excited to report that, due to the amazing generosity of those in attendance, SAFV raised over $8,500 to kick off our 45th Anniversary Membership...

Dear Editor: Mt. Edgecumbe High School is taking in students from the Kuskokwim River Valley who lost their homes in Typhoon Halong. We are starting a supply drive to collect necessities for these incoming students. We are asking for: shower...

Dear Editor: Home again. Home again, Jiggity Jig. Yay!! What the heck am I doing back in Sitka? For good. In my house. Happy! I may be spending the rest of my life trying to figure that out. Why? Why am I happy? Darned if I can answer that, but...

Dear Editor: It takes a village to start a new festival! On behalf of the American Documentary Film and Animation Festival, I’m truly grateful and amazed by the generosity of our community and everyone’s support in making AmDocs Sitka 2025 such a...

Dear Editor: The work that Loyd Platson, outgoing prevention director for Sitka Counseling, has done for our community over the past 10 years has been truly invaluable. We are deeply proud of his hard work, dedication, and lasting impact on...

Dear Editor: I am so grateful for those who  came to our event last week, ‘‘Ripped from the Headlines: Tales of Creating the News and Being the Story.’’ This was an event that was produced by Artchange and held at Harbor Mountain...

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Sitka Cancer Survivor’s Society Board of Directors, we wish to give a “HUGE THANK YOU” to all who attended, contributed and donated to our recent Fundraiser. A spaghetti dinner and a live auction including desserts...

Dear Editor: First of all, thank you to Jesus and blessed Mother Mary for giving us the opportunity to hold a Rosary Rally Saturday, Oct. 11. Thank you, Father Junhoo Lee and Deacon Ron Mathews, for your energetic support. Also, thank you to all...