Morgan LilyRose Feldpausch graduated cum laude from Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado, with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration and accounting, emphasizing business management and finance. Morgan is a 2021 Sitka High School...

The public is invited to Sitka Public Library 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30,  to hear Eben Kirksey speak about the collaborative book project ‘‘The Multispecies Salon.’’ The project is a curated collection of written prose and artifacts...

Southeast Alaska Tribal Ocean Research has found Sitka Piper Island butter clams to have paralytic shellfish collected July 3 with toxin levels above the FDA regulatory limit of 80 µg/100 g. This beach is not among SEATOR monitoring sites and...

The public is invited to join Sitka Public Library and the American Heart Association 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Sitka Public Library multipurpose room to learn hands-on CPR and AED use.  Participants can gain the confidence to respond...

Fiber Friends will meet 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Sitka Public Library Gus Adam’s room. All fiber enthusiasts are welcome, including spinners, dyers, knitters, weavers and crocheters.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will be hosting crab and fish distributions for Tribal Citizens. Fish only will be distributed noon-3 p.m. today at Sitka Cold Storage, 611 Katlian Street, and the city sea wall. Crab will be distributed noon-3 p.m. (or...

TUESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  9 a.m.-3 p.m. Made in Sitka Market, Harrigan Centennial Hall Noon Parks and Recreation Committee, Harrigan Centennial Hall Noon-3 p.m. STA fish ONLY distribution, Sitka Cold Storage, 611...

The news item on page 5 of Friday's Sentinel about the death of a Sitka resident was based on information from official sources. Unfortunately, the Sentinel's deadline report included details that bypassed the staff's long-standing guidelines to...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s tribal election timeline has been finalized. Tribal citizens can see the entire schedule at sitkatribe.org/2026-tribal-election-timeline.

As Alaska’s governor race moves into full swing alongside peak summer fishing season, the Dock the Vote effort is issuing a call to action for fishermen, processors, and those in marine trades and coastal communities across the state: make a plan...

Southeast Alaska Independent Living is inviting the community to a picnic 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24,  at Crescent Harbor shelter. Burgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and drinks will be provided. Those attending are asked to take a side...

Those wanting to have a try at unicycling are invited to a free introduction session led by Axel Minks and Cindy Edwards 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at Blatchley Middle school covered area. No prior experience is required. ‘‘We'll give you an...

The Sitka Blues Festival is scheduled 3-9 p.m. Aug. 15 on the SJ Campus lawn. Featured bands are Belly Meat, the Tri Tones, Pedal Boys and Texas blues artists Shelley King and Carolyn Wonderland. Also included are kids games and food...

Two Sentinel stories last week inadvertently had the incorrect byline on them. "Researcher Updates the Benny Benson Story" on the July 9 front page was written by Sentinel Staff Writer Cole Haddock. "Karen Krupa Back at SHS Coaching Girls...

MONDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  9 a.m.-3 p.m. Made in Sitka Market, Harrigan Centennial Hall 11 a.m.-Noon Rep. Rebecca Himschoot constituent connection, Sitka LIO Office Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline...

FRIDAY 5:30 p.m. NA Meeting, St. Peter’s Church basement 6-9 p.m. Salsa and Bachata dance classes, Unitarian Fellowship Hall 7 p.m. Sitka Fine Arts Camp high school final student performances, Performing Arts Center 7 p.m. AA, St. Peter’s...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The two stories below were written by students taking Reporting 101 at the Sitka Fine Arts Camp for high school teens. Instructor is Sarah Diamond, audio producer and writer for The New York Times. Illustrations are by students...

The AK legislature is in its 2nd special session to consider support for the liquid natural gas (LNG) project proposed by Glenfarne and the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation. Its infrastructure includes an 807-mile pipeline, CO2 extraction...

Brave Heart Volunteers will host a grief support group by required reservation 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at 120 Katlian Street. The gathering is open to all who have had a loss with no pressure to share.  Call 907 747-4600 or email...

Brave Heart Volunteers invites all caregivers to a lunch at its office, 120 Katlian Street, noon Wednesday, July 15. It is for caregivers to find respite and community. For information, email hailey@braveheartvolunteers.org or call 907 623-2406.