Breaking Local News From Sitka, Alaska
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…
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…
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…
The Norwegian Bliss, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, marked the beginning of Alaska’s annual cruise season by being the first cruise ship to arrive in Sitka early this mid-morning, setting…
The Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) in Anchorage is undergoing a significant $257 million expansion to enhance its emergency department. This development, approved earlier this year by the Alaska Native…
In a heartbreaking incident in Southwest Alaska, a 3-year-old boy tragically lost his life to drowning on Thursday. The event occurred in Togiak Bay, where the young boy, while playing…
Sitka has expanded its recycling program to include number 5 plastics alongside the previously accepted number 1 and number 2 plastics. Starting this week, the city’s public works department made…
Residents of Sitka have until the close of this week to share their feedback on the proposed extension of the Sitka Seawalk, an initiative spearheaded by the Alaska Department of…
On April 3rd, a comprehensive aerial survey was conducted across Sitka Sound, extending from Crawfish Inlet to Salisbury Sound and Shoals Point, in search of herring schools. Despite the extensive…
Two leading tribal health care organizations in Alaska have initiated lawsuits against the U.S. federal government, demanding the reimbursement of millions of dollars in what they claim are outstanding funds.…