The Nikiski Republican says he’s running for governor because he thinks there’s a lack of leadership in the office.
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As Sitka’s cruise numbers rebound, port manager says city’s not ready for uptick
Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska port manager Fred Reeder told the Sitka Chamber of Commerce that the outlook for large-ship cruising — around the world — was improving. He was concerned that Sitka was not ready to capitalize on the uptick.
Kreiss-Tomkins backs funding for Sitka harbors, NOAA research in Juneau
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is based in Washington state. But Sitka Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wants to see NOAA’s Alaska-focused staff, programs and assets relocated closer to home.
With one turn of a valve, hatchery vandal kills 1,000 juvenile coho
The Sitka Sound Science Center reports losing 1,000 coho smolt in the incident, just days before they were to be released into the ocean.
Sitka contemplates a herring moratorium following harvest shortfall
The Sitka Assembly has formed a committee to draft a resolution that may call for a moratorium on herring fishing in Sitka Sound.
Student organizes counter-protest in response to national walkout
Two groups of Sitka High School students marched out of school Friday. Each called for safer schools but advocating for different solutions. Even though he’s not a fan of protests, senior Anders Marius wanted to create an opportunity for students with a different perspective on gun reform to have their voices heard.
Sitka Tribe to co-manage interpretation at Sitka National Historical Park
After a year of negotiations, Sitka Tribe of Alaska will partner with the National Parks Service to begin co-management of historical interpretation at the Sitka National Historical Park — the first compacting agreement of its kind in U.S. history.
Sitka Mountain Rescue helps five hikers on Harbor Mountain
The five young hikers traversing from Gavan Hill to Harbor Mountain called the Sitka Fire Department about 6 p.m. Saturday. One of their members reported extreme muscle cramping and was unable to go any farther.
Sitka Mountain Rescue helps five hikers on Harbor Mountain
Five hikers were assisted off Harbor Mountain by Sitka Mountain Rescue this weekend, when one member of their party became dehydrated.
Sitka herring fishery closes early, 8,300 tons short of quota
The Sitka sac roe herring fishery has shut down early this year, falling 8,330 tons short of this year’s guideline harvest level. This is the fourth time in six years the herring fishery has shut down before meeting the quota.