Anne Zink to
Speak in Sitka
Dr. Anne Zink, chief medical officer for the State of Alaska, will give a presentation about the COVID pandemic in Alaska 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Sheet’ka Ḵwaán Naa Kahidi community house. Doors will open at 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
Zink, appointed by Gov. Dunleavy, oversees public health in Alaska and played a key role in ensuring the health and safety of Alaskans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her presentation is part of a two-day workshop put on by the Sitka Sound Science Center for researchers who studied COVID in the circumpolar north during the pandemic. This workshop is funded by the National Science Foundation.
STA Kayaani
Panel to Meet
Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s Kayaani Commission will hold a hybrid meeting 6:30 p.m. today at the tribal administration building, at 204 Siginaka Way.
Those wishing to attend via Zoom should contact Jeff Feldpausch at jeff.feldpausch@sitkatribe-nsn.gov. The public is invited to attend.
ANS Camp 4
Meets Thursday
Alaska Native Sisterhood Camp 4 will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at 404 Hollywood Way in the commons area.
A spring bazaar and summer plans are on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public. For further information call 747-7803.
BIHA to Meet
On Wednesday
Baranof Island Housing Authority’s monthly board of commissioners meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Centennial Hall.
A remote meeting option is also available. Those wishing to attend or participate may submit an email request to info@bihasitka.org before noon April 26, or call BIHA at 907-747-5088 for assistance.
Jarvis Street
Closure Noted
Jarvis Street will be closed north of the lower driveway at the Transfer Station site at 205 Jarvis Street April 24-28.
Entry and exit to the Transfer Station will be accessed via the lower driveway on Jarvis Street. For locations north of the Transfer Station on Jarvis Street, traffic will be rerouted to Smith Street then Beardslee Way.
Motorists are asked to use caution and follow all signage.
‘‘Thank you for your patience as we work to make improvements to the Transfer Station,’’ the city said.
Contact the public works department with any questions at 907-747-1804 or publicworks@cityofsitka.org.
