Breaking Local News From Sitka, Alaska
In Fairbanks, Alaska, a comprehensive investigation led to the arrest of 46-year-old Kevin Shank, a local resident implicated in significant drug-related offenses and the possession of stolen goods. The arrest…
In 2016, a group of coastal Alaska Native tribes initiated a monitoring program for shellfish, aiming to detect deadly biotoxins not covered by the state’s testing, which focuses only on…
A small organization in Southeast Alaska is aiming to develop a landslide warning system to monitor the area’s perilous weather conditions and alert residents to the potential risks of landslides.…
In a recent move by the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the nomination of Michael Sfraga, a resident of Fairbanks and a notable geographer and Arctic policy expert, has been…
The spring equinox, marking the beginning of the season, was officially observed in Alaska at 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday. With the arrival of spring, Alaska experiences a significant increase in…
The Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery is set to commence on a two-hour notice starting at 8 a.m. on March 20, as announced by the Alaska Department of Fish…
n Tuesday, March 18, 2024, legislators from Sitka, along with 38 others, voted in favor of overturning the governor’s rejection of a crucial education funding legislation. However, the effort to…
Sitka Jazz Week is a prominent event designed for jazz enthusiasts of all levels, ranging from beginners to experienced musicians, including professional performers and educators. This seven-day program is celebrated…
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has announced a significant closure in sport fishing for king salmon in the northern Cook Inlet salt waters, extending north of Bluff…
In a significant development on Wednesday, authorities from the Alaska Department of Public Safety and State Troopers announced that Dustan Currier, a 44-year-old resident of Palo Cedro, California, has been…