It’s a delicate waiting game, and the window to set branches at just the right time has shrunk in recent years.
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Sitka herring fishery to go on 2-hour notice Thursday
The fishery targets the herrings’ eggs, which are sold internationally.
Crews refloat boat that capsized near Sitka harbor
The F/V Ocean Cape is owned by fisherman Chris Ystad, who also serves on the Sitka Assembly.
Without action from legislature, Sitka’s schools could lose 15 teaching positions next year
Alaska is one of the few states that doesn’t appropriate money for education until after most districts have prepared their budgets for next year.
Former Sitka doctor takes plea deal moments before trial on sexual assault charges
McGrath still faces a civil lawsuit brought by the victims.
Gov. Dunleavy says state will appeal Southeast killer whale lawsuit to Supreme Court if necessary
Dunleavy says he’ll appeal a pending federal court ruling that threatens to shut down the Southeast king salmon season.
Sitka Assembly approves $25K for fight against suit that could shut down king salmon fishery
Other organizations and locals are also contributing funds in anticipation of a lengthy — and costly — appeals process.
Sitka Assembly considers helping Southeast trollers in legal fight that could shut down fishery
A Seattle-based environmental group wants to stop the Southeast troll fisheries, which they say harm an endangered population of orcas.
Listen: Sitkans celebrate Christmas in the Russian Orthodox tradition
KCAW’s Meredith Redick brings us this audio postcard, featuring the voices of Father Ishmael Andrew and choral director KathyHope Erickson.
Study finds wind power is Sitka’s ‘strongest resource’ for future energy needs
The city is expecting more electric customers to jump onto the grid in the next five-to-ten years.