Dear Editor: The Sitka Homeless Coalition extends our heartfelt thanks to Steven Bunnell and the Sitka Softball Association for their generous donation of food, snacks, and beverages. These contributions have provided comfort and nourishment to...

Dear Editor: I support a yes vote on Proposition No. 1. After serving 18 years on Sitka’s Parks and Recreation Committee and three years on Sitka Recreation Foundation I have seen so many good athletic and recreation projects be proposed but...

Dear Editor: This is our last garage sale. Sitka Lutheran Church has done fundraisers for youths and adults of Sitka Lutheran Church doing Mission Work for more than 20 years. Members of the Sitka Community and Sitka Lutheran Church have...

Dear Editor: Proposition 2 is a severe limitation of your rights – and completely unneeded. Sitkans don’t need more government regulations. To address the elephant in the room: the cruise ship limitation initiative failed overwhelmingly. Sitkans...

Dear Editor: I am writing in support of Katie Rileyʼs campaign for Assembly. I serve with Katie on the Planning Commission. She is responsible about meeting attendance and preparation. She approaches decisions with an open mind and respect for the...

Dear Editor: The Sentinel article “New Study Maps Alaska’s Thousands of Landslides” and the recent Elfin Cove slide Sept. 23, 2025, raise questions about Sitka’s emergency preparedness. Landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions are...

Dear Editor: As a young person and part owner of a seasonal tourism business, I believe strongly in keeping our local democracy open and accessible. Proposition 2 threatens that. On the surface, Prop 2 claims to promote “transparency,” but in...

Dear Editor: A Public Square Rosary Rally will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the roundabout, along Lake Street, Sawmill Creek Road and Halibut Point Road. Sponsored by the America Needs Fatima, it will be one of more than...

Dear Editor: Sitka has always been a community deeply rooted in the outdoors. From softball and baseball games under the lights to walking laps around the track in the drizzle, our outdoor recreation spaces have long been at the heart of our...

Dear Editor: Because I believe accurate information is necessary for good decision making, I must push back on a statement made by Chris McGraw on KCAW’s call in-forum for Ballot Initiative 2. From the transcript: Chris McGraw: “The concept of...

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Mt. Edgecumbe High School students, staff, and administration, I would like to shout out a great big “Thank You!!” to  Ben Hamilton, Emmy-Award winning filmmaker.  Ben spent more than a decade filming,...

Dear Editor: I will be voting for Katie Riley for Assembly. As we heard at the State of Sitka’s Economy presentation just last week, the lack of affordable housing is the largest single reason why young people are leaving Sitka. Five years of...

Dear Editor: Proposition 2 is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. On the surface, it claims to give voters extra information. In reality, the proposition’s design places new financial hurdles and time delays between citizens and our participation in...

Dear Editor: I wish to comment on the Ballot Proposition No. 2, which would require all citizens initiative applications to include a professionally prepared Economic Impact Study Report (EISR). I oppose this initiative as an unnecessary...

Dear Editor: Recent letters to the editor gave strong reasons for voting “No” on Proposition 2, the initiative that would effectively block any future citizen initiatives in Sitka. Here is yet another reason to vote No. The Constitutional...

Dear Editor: On October 7, Sitkans will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 1. This measure would dedicate funds from the Sitka Community Hospital Fund (funded primarily through the Tobacco Tax) to repairing, maintaining, and building...

Dear Editor: The Board of the Sitka Community Land Trust urges you to vote “No” on Proposition 1. The Sitka Economic Development Association annually commissions Raincoast Data to report on the status of Sitka’s economy. The September 2024 report...

Dear Editor: As a long-time Sitkan and former Assembly member, I’m proud to support Katie Riley for a seat on the Sitka Assembly. I’ve known Katie for many years and have been especially impressed by her recent work in the community—on the...

Dear Editor: I will be voting “no” on ballot Proposition 2, which requires an economic impact statement (EIS) for an initiative to proceed as it will squelch citizen initiative efforts in Sitka. In the last 30 years, I have signed many petitions...

Dear Editor: On Sunday, Aug. 31, the MEHS senior class continued the cherished tradition of climbing Mt. Edgecumbe. This event would not have been possible without the generous support of Sitka’s tourism businesses and the dedicated volunteers...