Card of Thanks Dear Editor: There are not enough words to express how thankful we are for how this community has taken care of our family as we grapple with the heartbreaking loss of Tad Fujioka. …
Marine Debris Removal Dear Editor: The Sitka Sound Science Center would like to thank the U.S. Coast Guard for helping remove more than 1,240 pounds of marine debris from Shoals Point on Kruzof …
Coast and Geodetic House Dear Editor: Following is a letter sent to Sen. Lisa Murkowski. Dear Sen. Murkowski: My name is Mike Trainor. I live in Sitka. I worked for the U.S. Forest Service, …
SeaBank Summit Dear Editor: When visiting with neighbors and fellow fishermen our recent conversations often touch on the changes in marine ecosystems we are seeing. While we see ‘‘what’’ …
Utility Autopay Problem Dear Editor: A friend informed me of an unresolved glitch in the city’s utility autopay system. On Monday, Oct. 28, I went to the city offices and was told that our …
Fundraiser Thanks 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 …
Benefit for Teen Dear Editor: Sitkans! Many of us are familiar with our amazing local artist, teacher, mentor and friend, Rachel Moreno. She has represented Sitka as a cultural heritage …
No on Proposition 2 Dear Editor: I am writing to give my support for NO on Proposition 2. As an independent voter, I am completely happy with rank choice voting. I don’t have to rely on a …
BHV Generous Funding Dear Editor: Brave Heart Volunteers recently received some very generous funding from groups in our community and we cannot thank them enough. First, we received $6,096 from …
DV Awareness Month Dear Editor: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year’s national theme is “Heal, Hold & Center.” Centering the voices and healing of survivors, …
Card of Thanks Dear Editor: We appreciate your grace and understanding for the delay in our gratitude, and thanks for all of the support around our devastating loss of ‘‘Tuffy’’ Clifford …
Sitka Library Thanks Dear Editor: We will all remember the frustration and aggravation we felt as a community when our connection to the outside world was compromised last month. What I am …
Sage is Home Dear Editor: We caught my frightened, missing puppy, Sage, on Saturday afternoon, which would not have happened without the help of Search and Rescue – Ethan and Gus, his SAR golden …
Animal Shelter Care Dear Editor: The recent events that have occurred at the Sitka Animal Shelter (SAS) were short-sighted and unnecessary. As a former Animal Control Officer here in Sitka, this …
Animal Shelter Dear Editor: Whenever an event occurs “out of the blue” and without any precedent, and without any available facts, the natural human reaction is to “fill in the void” with …
Project 2025 Dear Editor: Alaskans may vote early beginning October 21. Voting for Trump and Vance includes supporting Project 2025, the Presidential Transition Project of the Heritage Foundation. …
Domestic Violence Dear Editor: As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to educate the community on the warning signs and impacts of domestic …
Call to Participate Dear Editor: ‘‘Preserving the Lingít Connection with Killer Whales: A Call for Participation,’’ The Lingít people of Sitka share a profound and spiritual …
Animal Shelter Support Dear Editor: I have adopted pets from shelters for many years and the last two were cats from the Sitka Animal Shelter. I also support the shelter and the volunteers who …
Animal Shelter Operations Dear Editor: Friends of Sitka Animal Shelter is deeply concerned about recent changes in the operations of the Sitka Animal Shelter under the Sitka Police Department and …