A devastating landslide near Sitka last year has produced an interesting discovery — evidence of early human occupation.
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State budget cuts threaten local jails
Sitka is one of several local departments who say the cuts are so deep, it could force their jail to close.
No longer in crisis, Sitka Community Hospital status still ‘urgent’
Sitka Community Hospital has a new CEO, a new CFO; about a million dollars on hand; and no plans to ask for more money from the city.
Eyak salvaged, back in Sitka
Ten days after the 80-foot tender and mail boat ran aground and sank just north of the Goddard hot springs, it’s back afloat.
Sitka to sell several properties to Silver Bay Seafoods
Sitka will sell off a significant portion of its land at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park.
Marijuana Town Hall: Sitkans offer ideas on cafes, kids
The City of Sitka wants to have some regulations in place by the time the public use of marijuana becomes legal in Alaska on February 24.
State game board to review deer seasons, limits for Sitka
The State Board of Game met this weekend in Juneau to consider a number of proposed changes to Southeast hunting regulations.
Sitka hospital cuts ties with former CEO, moves toward transition
Former CEO Jeff Comer will not be receiving anything more than his paycheck for his work through last Friday.
Sitka hospital CEO alleges assault, leaves town
Sitka Community Hospital CEO Jeff Comer didn’t attend a scheduled discussion with the Sitka Assembly on Friday after allegedly being assaulted.
Sitka High struggles to maintain after-school activities with dwindling budget
The activities budget for Sitka High School may have reached a tipping point and it could force the end of some programs.