Title: Fueling Illness Coal, oil, and gas cause illness at every stage of their extraction, processing, transportation, use, and waste. Fossil fuel-related illness occurs in every human organ system – lungs, cardiovascular system, endocrine...

The city is warning residents about fraudulent emails requesting payment for municipal services or projects.  The City and Borough of Sitka will never request wire transfers for payment, a press release said. If you receive a suspicious...

All are invited to bless the Sitka canoe as it begins its journey to Juneau to help kick off Celebration, hosted by Sealaska Heritage Institute. The departure time is 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Starrigavan boat launch.This year’s theme is...

The city has compost and mulch available for public use near the Kimsham Ballfields, while supplies last.  Materials are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and will not be replenished once gone. Residents can load and use...

The City of Sitka Parks and Recreation and Alaska AARP Sitka Community Action Team invite the public to a community cleanup day at the Swan Lake Senior Center 1-4 p.m. Thursday, May 28. No experience or supplies are necessary. All are invited to...

A celebration of the life of Richard Lee Sam Jr. will be held 1-4 p.m. July 18 at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi. Richard was born on July 16, 1981, and he passed on May 12, 2026. More information will be provided at a later date.

FRIDAY 11 a.m. Right of Passage for eighth grade, Sitka Performing Arts Center Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information  2 p.m. Pioneers Home Auxiliary, Pioneers Home Chapel 5:30 p.m. NA Meeting, St....

THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information Noon Brave Heart Volunteers lunch and learn with SAIL, at BHV, 120 Katlian...

Brave Heart Volunteers will host the annual BHV Bowls fundraiser noon-2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. More than 300 hand-crafted, ceramic bowls will be available for a suggested donation. Donors also will receive a cup of...

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will host a Youth Educators Workshop June 8-11 at UAS-Sitka Campus. The class provides educators with the skills they need to teach cold water survival, basic boating safety, and shore survival to...

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

Baby Raven Reads will offer a Sitka herring cultural story time noon-1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Sitka Public Library.  Alaska Native families with children up to age 5 are invited to join for storytelling, songs and other cultural and...

The Sitka Harbor Department office, 617 Katlian Street, is closed until noon Friday due to an unexpected facility issue. Office staff has been sent home while the issue is being addressed. No walk-in services are available and phones will not be...

Sitka Youth Leadership Committee’s ‘‘Mental Health Is Health’’ campaign aims to destigmatize conversations about mental health. The second graphic in the three-part series encourages adults to be aware of signs of mental health decline in youths...

Lola Hitchcock will present her freshman vocal recital 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the Odess Theater. The evening will feature classical and musical theater pieces. She will be joined by collaborative pianist Susan Reed and guest vocalist Morgan...

Tickets are on sale for the 55th Sitka Music Festival summer concert lineup at Harrigan Centennial Hall and on the SJ Campus.  Concerts and special events are planned June 3-28. Purchase tickets and see the schedule of events online at...

Sitka Public Library and Alaska Marine Safety Education Association are partnering to offer an evening of stories of survival on the high seas, as well as a chance to explore survival gear and strategies, 6 p.m. June 4. The event is free and open...

WEDNESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon Brave Heart Volunteers Caregiver Support lunch, BHV office, 120 Katlian Street  Noon White...

The city water department said citywide flushing operations are taking longer than originally anticipated and are expected to continue through the month of May. Residents may temporarily notice cloudy or discolored water. If this occurs, run cold...

Sitka Pride and Sitka Public Library invite families to commemorate Pride, a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, with a family friendly rainbow story time event 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20 at the library. The program is...