Tradition and Innovation Highlighted at 89th Tlingit & Haida Tribal Assembly
The Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska held their 89th Annual Tribal Assembly in Juneau, drawing a crowd of 118 delegates for the second day of the gathering on…
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.…
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…
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…
Sitka Adds Number 5 Plastics to Its Program
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…
Final Call for Comments on Sitka Seawalk’s Next Phase
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…
Latest Aerial Survey in Sitka Sound Reveals 3.5 Nautical Miles of Herring Spawn
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…