Sitka voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have capped the number of cruise visitors beginning next year.
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A 19th century Sitka clan house, once slated for demolition, will be restored
Clan houses have historically served as cultural centers for Lingít people – places where members gathered for meetings, ceremonies and even to give birth.
Sitka residents to vote on cruise limits in special election
If approved by the voters, the ordinance would set an annual cap of 300,000 cruise passengers, a daily cap of 4,500 passengers, and limit port calls to six days a week.
Federal funding freeze chills Angoon hydro project
Construction was slated to start on the hydroelectric project this May. Now, it’s on hold indefinitely.
Sitka veterinarians call for change after police shoot shelter animals
Seven vets dispute local officials’ claim that euthanizing six dogs and cats by gunfire last summer was an acceptable practice under veterinary guidelines.
Investigation confirms Sitka police euthanized six pets by gunshot last year
Four cats and two dogs were euthanized by the Sitka Police Department following a break-down of shelter operations last summer.