Breaking Local News From Sitka, Alaska
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) has conducted a study that advocates for the establishment of a coal-fired power plant in Southcentral Alaska. This initiative is aimed at providing electricity…
The City and Borough of Sitka has announced an open call for nominations to fill the position of employee representative on the Employee Relations Board, as mandated by Ordinance 2005-30.…
The Alaska Board of Fisheries wrapped up its deliberations on Upper Cook Inlet Finfish this Tuesday, marking the end of a session filled with extensive public input and consideration of…
In a landmark decision issued by the Alaska Supreme Court last Friday, law enforcement agencies in Alaska are now prohibited from taking enhanced, zoomed-in photographs of private property without a…
Sitka Local Foods Network and Transition Sitka embarked on a mission to create what is fondly termed in Italian as an “orto di orto” or a garden of gardens, yet…
In a landmark decision, the Sitka School Board unanimously agreed to rename Baranof Elementary School to Xóots Elementary School, symbolizing a significant shift towards more culturally immersive education in Sitka.…
The salmon market is on the brink of a significant upsurge, with projections indicating a valuation of $35.5 billion by the year 2032, according to a detailed analysis by Global…
Alaska, a vast and wild frontier, is home to some of the most formidable and awe-inspiring wildlife in North America. Its diverse habitats, from coastal rainforests to arctic tundra, support…
The Alaska House and Senate are currently shepherding a collection of legislative proposals aimed at addressing a variety of issues, from the transfer of car and boat titles after an…
Sitka is gearing up to welcome the Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference, an anticipated event scheduled for this spring. The three-day conference will serve as a melting pot for leaders…