Breaking Local News From Sitka, Alaska
A nationwide grassroots initiative, comprising mainly of concerned parents united under the banner of protecting their children from what they perceive as liberal indoctrination, has made a public plea for…
In a peculiar scene reminiscent of a wildlife-themed Hollywood movie, a Sitka black-tailed deer was recently spotted hitching an unusual ride on a floating iceberg in the frigid waters of…
In order to tackle a near $10 million budget shortfall, the Juneau School Board unanimously approved a budget plan for the upcoming school year, which includes significant cuts through school…
The Juneau Planning Commission has given the green light for a pioneering venture in the Mendenhall Valley, setting the stage for the opening of Alaska Vibes, a novel marijuana establishment.…
n a concerning incident on Tuesday night, a snowmachine rider collided with an Iditarod sled dog team led by New Hampshire musher Bailey Vitello, as reported by Alaska State Troopers…
The Mid Florida EAA Chapter 534 recently made their yearly visit to JKE Works in Mount Dora to observe the progress of a remarkable project: the restoration of a 1929…
At a recent gathering in Anchorage, subsistence hunters from Alaska received a sobering update on caribou populations, a concern shared by communities across the circumpolar north. Biologist Tim Fullman, along…
On the morning of Friday, March 8, a routine patrol turned into a high-speed pursuit when a local police officer spotted James G. Thompson, a 47-year-old man previously charged with…
In a decisive move to enhance the city’s wastewater management, the Sitka Assembly, during its regular session on Tuesday night (March 12, 2024), sanctioned a significant appropriation of $1.7 million…
In Sitka, Alaska, the local school district is bracing for possible staff reductions despite efforts to maintain low pupil-teacher ratios and enrich educational offerings. Interim Superintendent Steve Bradshaw highlighted the…