Sitka Tribe of Alaska has launched a comprehensive community needs assessment to better understand the well-being, priorities, and values of its tribal citizens.  The assessment, which opened on March 24, invites enrolled Sitka tribal...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska, city Parks and Recreation Department and AARP Alaska  will host a Community Elder Coffee Time 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Elders are invited to connect with friends, enjoy a meal...

Mandated reporter policies and best practices training will be presented by the Office of Children’s Services and the Sitka Tribe of Alaska noon-1 p.m. April 15 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. ‘‘Every Alaskan has a role to play in preventing child...

Sitka National Historical Park will  two upcoming public lectures highlighting ongoing research and preservation efforts focused on Southeast Alaska’s cultural heritage. The first, 7 p.m. April 9, will feature the park’s Chief of Cultural...

The public is invited to celebrate the strength of families in April with certified yoga instructor Jade Nodes. She will lead family friendly yoga sessions 11 a.m.-noon April 11, 18 and 25 at Sitka Public Library. This is a no-cost event open to...

The public is invited to join Sitka Tribe of Alaska Spring Kayaaní Walk 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, for a chance to get outside and learn from plants. ‘‘Together we will learn respectful harvest practices, plant identification, and build our...

The seasonal sales tax rate will increase to 6% April 1 through Sept. 30. Bed tax for rentals less than 30 days remains at 6% year-round. Contact the Tax Office at 907 747-1840 or tax@cityofsitka.org with questions.

Sitka Public Library is looking for adult reading buddies for the summer. Those who enjoy reading with a child can sign up to participate in a program that promotes literature among children. Buddies meet up to one hour each week with an...

St. Peter’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church will hold three services during Holy Week. All are welcome to attend services. –Good Friday, noon April 3. –Holy Saturday Vigil, 7 p.m. April 4 –Easter Sunday with Holy Communion, 9 a.m. April 5. For...

Guest Minister Rev. Natalie Malter will lead a ‘‘Practicing Gratitudein Hard Times’’ service at Sunday’s meeting of the Sitka Unitarian Fellowship. ‘‘In our beautiful but hurting world, gratitude can often feel hard to access,’’ a news release...

Energy Transition Challenge Renewable sources of power are largely meeting our increasing national use of electricity, but fossil fuels are still supplying about 80%. To meet international goals of phasing out fossil fuel power by 2050 to...

FRIDAY 6-8 a.m. Open swim, MEHS pool 10:30 a.m. Lap swim, Blatchley pool Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 907-747-8866 for information  Noon-2 p.m. Open swim, MEHS pool 5:30 p.m. NA Meeting, St. Peter’s Church basement 6-7...

Lifelong Sitka resident Wilma Elaine (Joseph) Bacon died Wednesday at the Sitka Pioneers Home. She was 83. Cultural services will be held 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Coho House, Kayaash Ka Hít. Services will be 4 p.m. Thursday, April 2,...

The deadline is April 3 to apply for Sitka Legacy Foundation new, one-time grants for projects contributing to food security in Sitka and Port Alexander. A total of $15,000 is available, due to a double- match from the Alaska Community...

House State Affairs Committee will take public testimony on SB26 and HB229 – bills concerning eliminating daylight-saving time – 3:15 p.m. Saturday, March 28. The Sitka Legislative Information Office will be open for testimony. For a full list...

Old Harbor Books is looking for photos and memories related to the bookstore since 1976, to show during the 50th anniversary celebration April 11. Drop off or email items to oldharborbookssitka@gmail.com.

Brave Heart Volunteer’s annual Remembrance Ceremony will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Pioneers Home Chapel. The ceremony will include music and time for reflection about loved ones who have passed. It is open to the...

A Ketchikan-based U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutter has a temporary commanding officer after an “investigation leading to a loss of confidence” prompted the Coast Guard to “temporarily” relieve the cutter’s regular commanding officer. The...