Sitka’s Christopher Brenk Among Elite Runners at Boston Marathon
Christopher Brenk, a 26-year-old from Sitka and former St. Olaf College athlete, secured a spot in the top 100 at the Boston Marathon this Monday. Brenk, who moved to Alaska…
Sitka Man Charged After Reckless Driving Leads to Dramatic Solo Vehicle Crash
Early in the morning on April 8th, 2024, the Sitka Police Department was alerted to a severe automobile incident involving a single vehicle at the junction of Lake Street and…
Juvenile Bowhead Whale Spotted Far from Usual Habitat in Alaska
In late March, an unexpected sighting occurred in Sitka Sound, located just south of Inner Point, where a marine biologist, while conducting routine whale observations, encountered an unusual marine presence.…
Alaska Court Rules Against Public Funding for Private Schools, Impacting Homeschoolers
A Superior Court judge has ruled that the allocation of public funds to private or religious institutions is unconstitutional, potentially affecting thousands of homeschooled students and correspondence school attendees in…
Cultural Identity at the Forefront in Alaska’s Inupiaq and Yup’ik Spelling Competitions
This past weekend, Anchorage was the vibrant hub for a unique statewide event—the Inupiaq and Yup’ik Spelling Bee for Beginners, drawing students from various corners of Alaska. The competition featured…
Report Claims Alaska’s State Investment Bank Falls Short on Job Creation and Oversight
SalmonState, an Alaska conservation group, has recently criticized the effectiveness of the state’s investment bank, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). In a new series of reports, economists…
New Study Reveals Housing Challenges for Sitka’s Tribal Population
A new study commissioned by the Baranof Island Housing Authority (BIHA), with the support of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska (STA), reveals that tribal citizens in Sitka are increasingly unable…
March Mayhem in Sitka: Charges Range from Reckless Driving to Forgery and Sexual Abuse
In Sitka, last month saw multiple indictments for serious criminal offenses, ranging from reckless driving to forgery and sex abuse, according to local authorities. The month began with an incident…
Increased Penalties for Obstructing Public Ways Sparks Debate in Alaska Legislature
In Alaska, Attorney General Treg Taylor highlighted concerns over a new legislative bill aimed at ramping up penalties for unpermitted protests, noting its potential implications for homeless individuals obstructing public…
SEARHC Urged to Reconsider Home Healthcare Model Amid Public Dissent
Residents of Sitka recently voiced their ongoing concerns to the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC), urging the healthcare organization to reinstate its Medicare-certified home healthcare department, which was discontinued…