Dear Editor: Sitkans for Peace and Democracy invites community members to protest the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday, August 15, noon-1 p.m., at the Crescent Harbor Green, along the sea walk. Bring...

Dear Editor: At a recent meeting the Sitka Assembly discussed the need to upgrade Lincoln Street due to its obvious deterioration. In many ways Lincoln Street is the poster child for Sitka’s city street system which is very tired and worn...

Dear Editor: On behalf of Transition Sitka and the Community Garden Project team, I would like to give heartfelt thanks to Roger and Mary Hames and the Hames Corporation for their kind and generous donation to the Community Garden...

Dear Editor: We had the pleasure of visiting Sitka during a recent cruise ship stop aboard the Norwegian Bliss, and although our time in port was brief, it left a lasting impression. We were absolutely delighted by the incredible weather during...

Dear Editor: Those who choose to swim laps in the ocean in front of the Sitka National Historical Park for sport are a fun-loving bunch. I can say this because I spent time with this bunch during the events around the Aug. 3 Change Your Latitude...

Dear Editor: We would like to thank the Sitka Rotary Club for their generous donation to the Babies and Books program. Their support helps ensure that young children in our community have access to books that inspire a lifelong love of...

Dear Editor: In this time of economic growth, we think most Sitkans can agree on at least one thing – how exciting it is to see (and taste) all the new and expanding food businesses! Restaurants, cafes, and other food-service businesses give...

Dear Editor: Sitkans for Peace and Democracy will hold a vigil calling for an end to Israel’s near-total food blockade of Gaza, this Wednesday, Aug. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the roundabout. At least six people died of starvation in Gaza on Sunday,...

Dear Editor: This is some positive feedback requested by Mr. MacDonald in his letter to the editor published July 29. Kudos to you, sir! Congratulations on the well-turned phrase: ‘‘control your dog.’’ Simple and direct, yet not offensive. Also, I...

Dear Editor: My husband and I just returned from our seven-day cruise and Sitka was absolutely gorgeous! We were lucky with the weather from what the locals told us. Lunch at Mangiare (king crab!) was delicious. Fry bread amazing – strolling town...

Dear Editor: This letter was originally intended for dog owners but, upon reflection… it’s for any interested party. Many may find this ridiculous, as do I to a certain extent but, no stupid questions… right? So… when a dog owner is asked to...

Dear Editor: A reminder that the deadline for speaking out on cuts to local education funding proposed by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development – up to $4 million in Sitka – is tomorrow, July 25. Should concerned citizens still...

Dear Editor: Israel has blocked almost all humanitarian aid from entering Gaza since early March. According to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) partnership, 925,000 people are nearing starvation. Officials are warning of...

Dear Editor: On behalf of Sitka Cirque, and the Baranof Bruins Wrestling Club, we wanted to give a big shout-out and thank you to everyone who helped make our recent Rueda Salsa event such a success. We had an awesome turnout, with more than 50...

Dear Editor: “My greatest fear is that one day we may wake up and our democracy is gone.” – John Lewis Thursday marked the fifth anniversary of the death of Congressman John Lewis. Lewis was the youngest of the organizers of the 1963 March on...

Dear Editor: Trump’s unprecedented attempt to centralize power over American life has been the defining characteristic of his second term. In Sitka, we don’t sit quietly while our rights are stripped away—we make Good Trouble. On Thursday, nearly...

ear Editor: Hello Sitka, my name is Rick Shabo, a 1966 Sitka High graduate. I spent my youth in Sitka before I was invited into the Navy SeaBees. I am a third generation Sitkan. My cousins still live in Sitka so I still have fond ties to...

Dear Editor: The following letter was submitted to the Alaska State Board of Education (eed.stateboard@alaska.gov) on July 15. I encourage all Sitkans to become educated and voice their opinions on this deeply concerning matter. Dear Alaska State...

Dear Editor: We had the delight of going on the Medvejie Hatchery tour today and it surpassed our expectations in every way. I am embarrassed to say it was the first time we had gone in our nine years here. From stepping on the Allen Marine boat...

Dear Editor: On behalf of Brave Heart Volunteers, I want to extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who made this year’s Brave Heart Bowls event such a resounding success. Thanks to your incredible support, we raised more than $20,000 – funds...