Denali or McKinley Dear Editor: In 2015, the name of the highest peak in America changed from “Mount McKinley” to “Denali,” a name that honors the Indigenous Athabascan people. …
Where is Congress? Dear Editor: For the past 17 days the Trump Administration has frequently overstepped the authority of the Executive Branch, disregarding U.S. law and the rights and wellbeing …
Fill the Heart Dear Editor: February is Fill the Heart month, and Brave Heart Volunteers needs your help to continue serving Sitkans experiencing grief, loneliness, or end-of-life. This year, …
Aatlein Gunalchéesh! Dear Editor: On behalf of Katlian Collective Incorporated, and Point House Revitalization, thank you to all of those who supported Hít Wóoshdei Yadukícht “Dancing our …
Tribal Citizens Dear Editor: With a new Presidential Administration, shifting priorities are expected. President Trump is acting quickly to advance the priorities identified during his campaign. …
Freezing Funds Dear Editor: I have been closely following what has been happening in Washington, D.C., in regards to the freezing of funds. Today, I called our Alaskan delegation and I wanted …
Trump Presidency Dear Editor: Since the start of the second Trump Presidency I have been calling and emailing my senators and representative on a daily basis. Wildly frustrating to see the total …
Operation Christmas Child Dear Editor: The overwhelming generosity of the people of Sitka, helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. …
Renewable Energy Dear Editor: We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the community of Sitka for commenting on the draft greenhouse gas emissions inventory. As part of the Sitka Community …
Basketball Invitational Dear Editor: I would like to thank all who supported the 18th Annual Mt. Edgecumbe Invitational Basketball Tournament last week. Twenty-four teams from around Alaska and …
Herring Surveys Dear Editor: You may recall that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has claimed record herring biomass in recent years and has set commercial harvest levels …
By Debbie S. Miller In the spring of 1990, I finished my first book, ‘‘Midnight Wilderness: Journeys in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge,’’ based on 14 years of …
Tourism Dear Editor: I am deeply disappointed, disheartened, and discouraged by the recent conversations surrounding Sitka’s tourism industry. The dialogue has become increasingly divisive, …
Emissions Report Dear Editor: We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the community of Sitka for commenting on the draft greenhouse gas emissions inventory. As part of the Sitka Community …
New Piano Dear Editor: Oh behalf of the Sitka Pioneers Home Auxiliary, residents and staff, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the generous contributions toward the purchase of our …
Community Garden Assembly Topic Dear Editor: Two nonprofits, Sitka Local Foods Network and Transition Sitka, have been working on advancing the idea of developing a community garden in town for a …
Stalking Awareness Month Dear Editor: January is Stalking Awareness Month. Scenes from movies such as “Twilight” and “The Notebook” highlight the common portrayal of stalking in the media …
Climate Resilience Dear Editor: As a new year begins, how are Southeast Alaskans preparing for climate change? Find out in the final episode of the locally-produced SeaBank Chronicles podcast, …
Crosswalk Wanted Dear Editor: I’d like to bring awareness for public safety that a crosswalk is desperately needed in front of the public library. With the large amount of tourists being bussed …
Tourism Petition Dear Editor: The following letter has been sent to our Assembly members: Dear Assembly Members: I recently signed the SOUL petition because I believe it is important that the …