Two of greatest living scholars on Sitka’s Russian and Tlingit past were in Sitka last week to train National Park rangers on the historic battles that took place tere.
KCAW - Sitka
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Report finds weaknesses, solutions in Sitka’s food system
A recent report called “The Sitka Community Food Assessment” reveals that our food system is vulnerable — especially to the unpredictable costs of fuel.
Pro-lifers oppose Planned Parenthood in Sitka’s middle school
A pro-life group remains concerned over Planned Parenthood’s involvement in health instruction at Blatchley Middle School last fall, even though the curriculum is no longer being taught.
Sitka shops for teachers at Seattle fair
Representatives from 17 Alaska school districts headed to Seattle this past weekend to recruit new teachers.
Herring seiners hit target — and then some — in quick Saturday opener
The 48 permit holders caught the last remaining fish in this year’s harvest limit — and then some — in a wild 45-minute opener Saturday afternoon right in front of downtown Sitka.
Seismologists, lawmakers call for earthquake early warning system
Seismologists and several lawmakers said Congress needs to pony up for an earthquake early warning system.
When the earthquake struck, Bob Allen took care of what he could
Allen says when you can’t take care of your own, you take care of what you can.
Herring Update: Third opening lasts one hour, ten minutes
The Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery had its third opening Wednesday, concentrated in the waters just south of downtown.
Seiners land 4K tons in herring season opener
The Sitka herring fishery had its first opening yesterday afternoon.
Sitka herring fishery could open as soon as Thursday
The multi-million dollar Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery could open as early as the end of this week.