Breaking Local News From Sitka, Alaska
Over the weekend, a vehicle fire near Arrowhead Trailer Court resulted in one person being injured. The incident occurred on Sawmill Creek Road around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Responding to…
Janet Neilson, a dedicated wildlife biologist, has been closely monitoring the migration patterns of humpback whales in Alaska. Working with the National Park Service’s whale monitoring program, Neilson tracks the…
The small city of Sitka, Alaska, presents an intriguing case study in the balancing act between local industries and the fluctuating tides of tourism. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and…
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…