Sitka Monthly Grind is approaching its 32nd season and has announced the  new schedule. First up is the Motown Grind Oct. 3 at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi community house. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. On Nov. 5,...

The elevator at city hall is currently out of service. For customer service, parking is available in the front lot on Lincoln Street, or individuals can call 907 747-1818, option #2, for assistance. Customer service hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m....

TUESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  Noon Parks and Recreation Committee, Harrigan Centennial Hall Noon STA Frozen Fish Distribution, Sitka Cold Storage, 611 Katlian St. Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866...

Sitka Trail Works will hold a volunteer event 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Kaasda Heen, Indian River trail.  Volunteers are needed to help transport gear and materials up the trail for work happening later this summer. ‘‘This will...

Kenwa Karate of Sitka registration is open for the school year classes for youths and families ages 4 and older. The class schedule is online at sitkakarate.org and new students can contact KKS for placement questions. Kenwa Karate of Sitka meets...

The city will temporarily close parts of Barracks Street Wednesday so volunteers can continue painting the downtown crosswalks. Lower Barracks Street will close 8 a.m.-noon with traffic rerouted via Race Street to American Street while painting...

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. White...

Brave Heart Volunteers’ online buoy auction has gone live. ‘‘Every bid supports compassionate care, grief support, and companionship in our community,’’ the organization said. To bid online go to givebutter.com/2026-brave-heart-buoys The...

New Zealand musician Finnegan Tui will join the Sitka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship with a program of original music about having a relationship with nature Sunday at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Hall, 408 Marine Street. Parking is...

Continuing the August personal growth series, Alaska Heals is featuring an “Awakening Your Senses” session 7 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall. Activities will be set up to explore  sensory awareness, including intuitive sense. A...

The City and Borough of Sitka will host a meet-and-greet for  fire chief candidate Brian McLaughlin 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Fire Hall, 209 Lake Street. For additional information contact the Human Resources office at 907 747-1816.

Sitka School Board will meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, in the district office board room. The meeting will be preceded b y a work session at 4:30 p.m. and staff recognitions at 5:45 p.m. The full agenda can be found by following the link on the...

Climate Connection for 20260807 Title: Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Here in Sitka, we are concerned about the increasing ocean acidification that is affecting shellfish and warming affecting our fishing industry. Most of the decrease in ocean pH...

Sitka Police Department will host its annual Sitka Night Out 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Keet Gooshi Heen in the covered area and playground. The free event will include a police meet and greet, touch a truck, food and drink, bouncy houses,...

Culvert cleaning on Blue Lake Road is planned Aug. 6-14. City crews will be working adjacent to the roadway Aug. 6-7, the city said in a news release. The road will remain open to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic; however, motorists should...

Brave Heart Volunteer’s online buoy auction is live.  To see the art, and bid on items, go to givebutter.com/2026-brave-heart-buoys. ‘‘Every bid supports compassionate care, grief support, and companionship in our community,’’ BHV...

At his home in Sitka last week, Don Orrell was cleaning his boat's 85-gallon fuel tank when it exploded. After emergency surgery to remove his spleen and stop the internal bleeding, he was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He has...

A community celebration of the life of Colette Nelson Guggenheim will be held 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Halibut Point Road North Shelter. A circle of intention will be at 5 p.m. ‘‘Nearly a year after Colette’s passing, we will gather with...

THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Child Care Funding Summit, UAS-Sitka Campus 10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Sitka Public Library 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement,...