Road work in the vicinity of Peterson Avenue at Halibut Point Road will continue through about Nov. 2.  Island Contractors Inc. said remaining work includes patching the asphalt for the electrical line crossing Peterson Avenue (at Halibut...

Sitka Trail Works is applying for funding to build a connector trail to improve access to Medvejie Lake.  The new route would avoid a crossing of Bear Creek and avoid passing through hatchery housing by starting the trail on the north side...

Volunteer positions are available on city boards, commissions and committees. Information on current and upcoming vacancies and how to apply can be found online at...

Sitka National Historical Park will host two free public lectures Oct. 13–14 as part of Alaska Day week celebration. Programs will explore Alaska Native history and Sitka’s historic landscape through presentations by scholars Emily Moore, Ph.D.,...

It’s time to start planning for the annual Adult Spelling Bee set 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Sponsors are Friends of Sitka Public Library and the Sitka Public Library  Teams of one or two are...

‘‘How to Cardboard – Wearable Workshop 2027’’ will be offered noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. It is the second wearable arts workshop offered by Greater Sitka Arts Council. It will be led by Emmie Fish, free of...

Raffle tickets for a chance to win two round-trip Alaska Airlines tickets are being sold by Sitka Economic Development Association. The winner will be pulled on October 18 at the Alaska Day Brewfest event. A total of 250 tickets will be sold....

GSAC Sitka Community Theater will hold a volunteer call for its spring musical, "Les Miserables," 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 17, at Yaw Chapel, on the SJ Campus. "We're looking for creators, collaborators, and crew to the magic behind the...

The Sitka Adult Spelling Bee is planned 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The fundraiser is held to help pay for events at the Sitka Public Library. Contestants are to arrive at least 15 minutes early. First prize is a $100 gift...

Sitka Economic Development Association will host the 10th Annual Alaska Day Brewfest 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18 following the parade, outside Harrigan Centennial Hall. Tickets are $25 and will be sold at the door, kids are admitted free. Beers...

Sitka Economic Development Association is looking for contestants for its annual Alaska Day Brewfest Chili Cook-Off. The event will be held 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, outside Harrigan Centennial Hall. For information or to register a chili,...

Sitka Skippers registration will be held 4:45-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at the Kéet Gooshí Héen gym. Practice will begin Oct. 6 and occur every Tuesday and Thursday until winter break. Email the coaches at sitkaskippers@gmail.com with registration...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council will review Tribal judiciary, hiring and committee ordinances at its 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 meeting. Tribal citizens are invited and encouraged to attend readings of proposed ordinances and provide feedback. They...

TUESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  Noon Rotary Club, UAS-Sitka Campus Room 230 1:30-3 p.m. Strong and Steady exercise, Swan Lake Senior...

MONDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  5:30-6:30 p.m. AA, Sitka Pioneers Home Recreation Kitchen, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information 6 p.m. STA...

The New Archangel Dancers will perform an evening of traditional folk dances from Russia and surrounding regions 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. It will feature Sitka Studio of Dance. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for ages...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska and Yoga Union will host an integral sound healing session 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Yoga Union, 115 College Drive, on the SJ Campus.  ‘‘All are invited to engage in deep rest, self-reflection, and mental clarity as...

 A portion of Lincoln Street will be closed Oct. 5-15 so city crews can install a water line. The area near 236 to 237 Lincoln Street will be affected. A portion of the street near St. Michael’s Cathedral will be closed to through traffic....

Those approaching age 65 who are unsure about Medicare options and having questions about how to make the most of Social Security benefits are invited to a presentation 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Sitka Public Library. Presenters will...

Linda Schmidt Dies at Age 83 Linda Mary Schmidt, a longtime Sitka resident, died Thursday at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center. She was 83. An obituary will be published.