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Man with plan to visit every National Park site hits major milestone in Sitka
Pete Selleck (left) and his brother Joe (right) visit Sitka National Historical Park. (Photo provided by Pete Selleck) For the past decade, it’s been one…
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Assembly denies Sitkan’s latest records appeal
The Sitka Assembly unanimously denied a citizen’s appeal over a public records request at its meeting Tuesday night.
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Assembly candidate Mary Ann Hall jumps back in race as write-in
After dropping out of the running earlier this month, Mary Ann Hall is once again vying for a Sitka Assembly seat.
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August 25, 2026: Here’s what’s on the agenda at the Sitka Assembly meeting
A Sitka man will appeal the city’s decision to deny his public records request before the assembly tonight (8-25-26).
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Sitka administrator candidate scores second interview
The Sitka Assembly has offered a second interview to a candidate for the city’s top job.
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Sitka teacher among three Alaska educators to receive distinguished award
Pacific High School teacher Bridgette Reynolds was recognized at Sealaska Heritage Institute’s 2026 culturally responsive education conference earlier this…
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Sitka house damaged in fire on Thursday
A home in Sitka sustained fire damage this week (8-20-26), but remains standing thanks to the quick action of a good Samaritan and local emergency responders.
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Sitka book club returns for second year to talk ‘big ideas’
The Big Ideas Book Club returned this month (8-18-26) for its second year. Short readings carried big conversations with a historical focus.
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Seiners break Sitka’s single-day pink salmon harvest record twice in one month
Seiners in Sitka broke the single-day record for harvesting pink salmon not once, but twice this month.
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MEHS ad hoc committee turns focus to residential life
A committee dedicated to improving Sitka’s state-run boarding school met again last week (8-12-26). The Mt. Edgecumbe High School Ad Hoc Committee continued to…
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Sitka subs get pay raise ahead of new school year
Substitute teachers in the Sitka School District will be getting a pay bump this year.
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Lisa Lane rounds out Sitka’s mayoral candidate crew
Lane moved to Sitka nearly 40 years ago, and is now semi-retired. She currently works part-time greeting guests and offering information at the cruise ship…
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Industry-commissioned report outlines financial boost of cruise ships in Sitka
A new report commissioned by the cruise industry outlines the financial boost cruise ship visitors have had on Sitka’s economy.
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‘Names discovered, stories told’ through paintings at Pioneer Bar in Sitka
For the past two summers, a bar in Sitka has acted as a makeshift gallery for local artist Stephen Lawrie who recently won a prestigious international award…
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Annual king limit increases for non-resident anglers, daily limit up for locals through September
Sport fishermen in Southeast can catch more king salmon in the region, following an emergency order issued by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game earlier…
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Assembly candidate Mary Ann Hall drops out of race
Sitka Assembly candidate Mary Ann Hall has dropped out of the race. Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson announced that Hall notified the office of her withdrawal in…
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UPDATE: State troopers find body of missing hiker near Port Armstrong
A search and rescue operation began Tuesday morning after 22-year-old Ben Le didn't return from a planned day hike.
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Sitka Assembly postpones conversation on taxi code overhaul
The Sitka Assembly voted to postpone a conversation concerning a major overhaul of the city’s commercial transportation code on Tuesday (8-12-26) after several…
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No injuries in Monday car accident on HPR
No injuries were reported after one vehicle t-boned another in Sitka yesterday (8-10-26) afternoon.
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August 11, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (8-11-26), it will consider a major overhaul of the city’s commercial transportation code.
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Three new candidates enter Sitka’s municipal race ahead of filing deadline
The filing period for Sitka’s municipal election closed at 5 p.m. Friday, and three more candidates jumped into the race just ahead of the deadline.
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Pink salmon show up late in Southeast Alaska
“It's definitely an unusual season," said Andrew Piston, the region’s salmon research supervisor for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. "I mean, the…
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New Sitka School Board member Matt Potter files for 2026 race
Matt Potter filed to run for a seat on the Sitka School Board on Friday (8-7-26).
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Local business owner Darrell Windsor files for seat on Sitka Assembly
Darrell Windsor filed to run for a seat on the Sitka Assembly on Wednesday. Windsor owns Sitka Appliance Repair and is a long-time member of the Sitka Planning…
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Slug slime and lichen-laced hair featured at exhibit ‘about everything’
High schoolers recently wrapped up a course about how to better notice the world around them. They showcased their final creations at an art exhibition in…
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Commercial troll fishery to close briefly on Sunday
The Southeast Alaska commercial troll fishery will close briefly next week.
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Sitkan indicted for possession of child sex abuse images
A grand jury in Sitka indicted a Sitka resident on five felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse images after a months long investigation. The man is…
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‘There’s no funding for the weir right now’: Sitka Tribe of Alaska introduces AI monitoring at Redoubt
Sitka Tribe of Alaska has introduced artificial intelligence into its monitoring process at Redoubt.
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Occupational therapists offer kid-led playtime for Sitka’s neurodiverse youth
Running around or playing pretend are integral parts of summer as a kid. But some children need a more supportive environment to play their own way. In July…
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UPDATE: Service restored following last week’s phone outage in Sitka
Phone calls for some Sitkans were still spotty Monday (8-3-26) after an accident on Sawmill Creek Road knocked out major service provider Alaska Communications…
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Public urged to be bear aware at Redoubt Falls
The U.S. Forest Service and Sitka Tribe of Alaska are urging fishermen, subsistence harvesters, and visitors to practice bear safety at Redoubt Falls.
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Assembly Member Thor Christianson files for Sitka mayor’s seat
Long-time Sitka Assembly Member Thor Christianson filed to run for mayor Friday afternoon (7-31-26).
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Phone outage affects Sitkan’s ability to contact emergency services
Sitkans’ ability to contact emergency services was impacted Friday (7-31-26) after a vehicle hit a utility line.
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Expert says parametric insurance could be an option to protect against landslides in Southeast
Landslides are a part of life in Southeast Alaska, but often not included in traditional insurance policies. The Southeast Alaska Landslide Information…
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Sitka Assembly eyes Lincoln Street upgrades for $4.5 million state grant
Sitka Assembly members grappled with how to use a recently-awarded multimillion-dollar state grant at their meeting Tuesday night (7-28-26), and ultimately…
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Sitka Assembly may drop conference fees to attract winter visitors
Groups planning large winter-time events with attendees from outside of Sitka may soon be eligible for waived fees when booking the city’s convention center.
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Assembly advances funding for Parks and Rec master plan
A conversation over whether or not to put $20,000 towards a Parks and Recreation Master Plan continued Tuesday night (7-28-26) at the Sitka Assembly table. But…
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Dropped cell phone triggers emergency alert on Kruzof Island
A crash reported by a cell phone alert system near Sitka turned out to be a false alarm over the weekend.
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July 28, 2026: What’s on the Sitka Assembly’s agenda tonight?
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (7-28-26), it will consider waiving fees for some winter-time events at the city’s convention center.
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Phil Burdick to run for second Sitka School Board term
Sitka School Board President Phil Burdick filed to run for a second term last week.
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Bulk water shipper seeks more time to develop Sitka export plan
At an industrial park board meeting last week (7-16-26), leadership from Arctic Blue Waters Alaska Inc. said climate change and geopolitics have made the…
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Assembly proposes sales tax changes to address Sitka’s childcare needs
Lowering the winter sales tax rate, and upping the summer one. That was a popular proposal discussed at a Sitka Assembly work session on Tuesday (7-21-26)…
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Sitka Assembly Member Kevin Mosher first to file for mayor’s seat
Current Sitka Assembly Member Kevin Mosher has filed to run for mayor. Mosher, who is two years into serving his third term on the assembly, has served as an…
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Sitka firefighters extinguish hidden fire in hotel wall
Firefighters tamped out a fire at the Sitka Hotel on Friday night.
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Sitka municipal administrator finalist drops out of running
A finalist for Sitka’s municipal administrator position has dropped out of the running. In an email on Monday, city staff announced that Jenny Alber, who was…
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Utah forester hopes carbon-capturing soil supplement catches on in Sitka
Banana peels, egg shells, and coffee grounds are some of the scraps you might toss into your composting bin. But there’s something else you can throw in the…
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GPIP board advances policy for uninsured vessels
Sitka’s new haulout has been operating for a little under a year, but it’s still not hauling uninsured boats for repairs. When the Gary Paxton Industrial Park…
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Ystad appointed to fill seat on Sitka Assembly until October election
Former Assembly Member Chris Ystad will serve on the Sitka Assembly until the next municipal election. This comes after former Assembly Member Tim Pike stepped…
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Sitka Assembly grapples with funding Parks and Rec master plan
The Sitka Assembly is moving forward with a discussion over whether or not to put $20,000 towards a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. At its regular meeting on…
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‘Our voices have power’: Exhibit featuring Indigenous Sitka artist targeted in White House report
An exhibition featuring the work of an Indigenous artist from Sitka is referenced in a new 162-page White House report that alleges "anti-white" bias at the…