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...

The city is upgrading school zone safety equipment by replacing the school zone flasher system. New equipment has been ordered and is expected to be installed as soon as it arrives within the next few weeks. The school zone flashers on Edgecumbe...

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 12:30-2:15 p.m. Free Live Jazz, various locations, info:...

Sitka Community Gardens Association is seeking entries for its baking and flower-arranging contests to be held at its “Picnic in the Garden” at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6.  The event will be held at the Jarvis Street garden, and the association...

Sitka Economic Development Association (SEDA) will host a report on the state of Sitka’s economy, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.16, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Meilani Schijvens with Rain Coast Data will speak on Sitka’s economic indicators. Afterward,...

Sitka Community Land Trust and the Sitka Chamber of Commerce are inviting the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of the new Land Trust apartments, at 1414 Halibut Point Road. The event will be 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, and...

Ocean Wave Quilters plans two events in September, a meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1; and a free open sewing session 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. Both will be at the United Methodist Church. All are invited to attend the sewing session....

Repairs were under way at noon by the city electrical department after a power outage affecting Bamdoroshni Island, the city said. This morning line crews were making repairs and planned to isolate the system to replace a transformer. The repair...

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

In April 2010 off the coast of Louisiana, BP’s Deepwater Horizon blowout at 5,000 feet below sea level created the largest oil spill in U.S. history, lasting 87 days. It led to the 2011 separation of federal safety and environmental enforcement...

Pathways Coalition is beginning its 18th season of Girls on the Run. The after-school program aims to inspire third- through fifth-grade girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a curriculum which integrates physical activity.  The...

Shee Atiká is inviting elder shareholders in Sitka to enjoy a free lunch hosted by Indigenous Programs and Sheet’ká Salmon Tales. The lunch will be Saturday, Aug. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheet’ka Salmon Tales at Rainforest Park,...

Noow Tlein and Gajáa Héen Dancers have a joint performance at SummerFest at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, at the Odyssey Dome theater at the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal.  The event is free to the public.

Sitka Public Library invites youths of all ages to participate in a self-directed Winnie-the-Pooh scavenger hunt to celebrate the beloved bear’s one hundred years.  Participants will need to complete one of his famous quotes by searching for...

The elevator at city hall that has been out of order since Aug. 10 has been repaired and is now back in service, the city said Thursday afternoon.

FRIDAY 5:30 p.m. NA Meeting, St. Peter’s Church basement 6 p.m. Friday Salsa and Bachata dance classes, Unitarian Fellowship Hall 7 p.m. AA, St. Peter’s basement, 611 Lincoln Street, hotline 907-747-8866 SATURDAY 10 a.m.-Noon Beach Party...

Notice of Work For HPR Block Island Contractors Inc. is currently working daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. along Halibut Point Road (HPR) near Peterson Avenue. This project includes improvements to the pedestrian lighting system and replacement of...

The United Methodist Church will hold a blessing of the backpacks during the children’s sermon this Sunday, Aug. 23.   All children are asked to take their backpacks to the start of service at 10 a.m. Sunday School will begin on ...

Enrolled Sitka Tribe of Alaska citizens age 18 and older are eligible to book a one-on-one sound healing session at STA Headquarters. To complete the intake form or to have questions answered, citizens should contact Jean Swanson, Level 1...

Sitka Legacy Foundation is seeking grant applications from local nonprofits as well as Tribal and municipal entities and faith-based organizations. Grants may support community needs, including but not limited to health and wellness, education,...