Southeast Alaska Tribal Ocean Research has found Sitka Deep Inlet pink scallops to have paralytic shellfish collected Feb. 1 with toxin levels above the FDA regulatory limit of 80 µg/100 g.  PSTs cause paralytic shellfish poisoning....

Three Sitkans are among students listed on the fall dean’s list at University of Idaho, Moscow. Those earning at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester are Emily G. Blackmon, Jessie A. Christner and Kelly C. Fredrickson. A total of...

The public is invited to the screening of the documentary ‘‘There is Something in the Water’’ 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi. Popcorn and light refreshments will be available. For more information email...

Sitka Pioneers of Alaska will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Salvation Army, 405 Sawmill Creek Blvd. A business meeting will follow dinner. The theme will be “Valentine.”  Members are encouraged to take a friend, and a salad or...

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will host the 11th Heritage and Cultural Tourism Conference March 17-19 with the theme ‘‘Catalysts of Authenticity and Innovation.’’ Speaking will be industry leaders Richard Peterson, president and CEO of the U.S. Cultural...

THURSDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time, Sitka Public Library 10:30 a.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool 11-2 Salvation Army Little Store open Noon STA Enrollment Committee, 204 Siginaka Way Noon AA,...

Baranof Island Housing Authority’s quarterly Board of Commissioners meeting will be held 6:30 p.m.  Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the BIHA office, 245 Katlian Street. Attendees should arrive between 6:15 and 6:30 p.m. to attend the meeting in...

A Sunbeam reunion rally will be held 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Salvation Army. The free event is for elementary school girls, moms and former Sunbeams, the organization said.

Sitka Sound Science Center, in collaboration with the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the University of Alaska, invites the public to the first annual State of the Sound Feb. 19-21 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The main gathering on Friday night and all...

Registration for Sitka Sound Science Center summer camps opens 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6. SSSC offers pre-kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and adult options. Register online at sitkascience.org and contact Maia Carter with questions,...

Sitka Youth Leadership Committee is encouraging adults to help support teens on how to develop healthy relationships. Many adults may not recognize the signs of an unhealthy teen relationship, the committee said.  ‘‘It’s important to...

Sitka Public Library is celebrating the Winter Olympics 2026 with a STEM challenge program Feb. 6, 13 and 20. Children can pick up a STEM challenge kit with directions and materials to take home anytime the library is open. Every week, the...

T’ai Chi Chih practice will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the See House, behind St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. To access the door, go up the sidewalk on the right hand side.

The Elizabeth Peratrovich Day celebration committee will meet noon Friday, Feb. 6, at ANB Founders Hall. The meeting is open to anyone who would like to participate in helping with the event. The celebration will be held Feb. 16, sponsored by...

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s Pick.Click.Give. program allows Alaskans to donate a portion of their PFD directly to nonprofits.      Alaskans can donate $25 or more of their PFD to eligible non-profit causes during the...

TUESDAY 6-8 a.m. MEHS Aquatic Center Pool Open  10:30 a.m. Lap Swim, Blatchley pool Noon AA, St. Peter’s basement, call AA hotline 747-8866 for information  Noon Rotary Club, UAS-Sitka Campus Room 230 3:30 p.m. Stay and Play, Sitka...

Sitka Imagination Library, in partnership with Sitka Sound Science Center, invites families with children to age 5 to Octo-Palooza 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Mill Building at the science center. The free literacy event includes admission...

Greater Sitka Arts Council and Sitka Monthly Grind will host the Fiddle Grind Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Sheet’ka Kwaan Naa Kahidi. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. It will feature fiddlers, young and old, playing different...

A free community barn dance is scheduled 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Odess Theater on the SJ Campus. Live music will be performed by Fishing for Cats. All dances are taught and called. No dance experience is necessary. For information call...

Center for Community Early Learning Program will host a Child Find event on Monday, Feb. 23. Free developmental screening, hearing and vision screening is available to children up to 3 years old.  For information or to schedule an...