Both Wrangell and Petersburg officials say the shared fish tax doesn’t represent a massive piece of the budget, but it’s an indicator of plummeting fish revenue at a time when communities are hurting.
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Petersburg could still see a limited cruise season this year
Despite a Canadian ban on cruise ships, Petersburg could still see regular visits from small cruise lines this coming season.
Landslides in Southeast Alaska may leave carbon footprint, researchers say
Sitka has become a hot spot for landslide research since a deadly landslide hit the town in 2015. How carbon moves around our planet is of particular interest to the scientific community.
Master carver Nathan Jackson named 2021 United States Artists fellow
Jackson is primarily known for carving totem poles, masks and wood panels, but he also draws, paints and makes jewelry.
Canada’s cruise ship ban fuels more budget angst for Sitka schools
When the Sitka Assembly and the school board met last week to discuss next year’s school district budget, the news from Canada cast considerable uncertainty over how much funding would be available.
For Sitka tourism businesses, the 2021 season is fraught with uncertainty
The 2021 season has left many in a holding pattern, especially those that rely on the cruise ship industry.
For moderators of a Sitka Facebook group, keeping it civil can feel like a full-time job
When Kathryn Daum came up with the idea for the Facebook group Sitka Chatters with her friend Sam back in 2013, she never imagined it would grow to an important community forum with over 9,000 members.
Haida centenarian to celebrate birthday in Craig
Hamilton’s advice is to be friendly, help others and to not dwell on bad things that may happen in life.
Sitka artist becomes first Indigenous winner of the ‘Oscars of kids books’
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished children’s picture book. Goade, who is Tlingit, is the first Indigenous person to win the award.
Researchers confirm location of 200-year-old Tlingit fort in Sitka
The fort was built following the Battle of Old Sitka in 1802 when the Kiks.ádi ousted Russian colonists from a site around seven miles north. Its exact location was uncertain until now.