The state has spent nearly $70 million on transportation projects in Sitka over the last five years, and there’s more on the way.
KCAW - Sitka
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Water(borne) issues float Sitka assembly meeting
The Sitka assembly last night revised the way revenues from water sales will be handled, in order to avoid flooding any single department with money.
Sitka bear killed after reaching into kitchen window
Wildlife troopers in Sitka shot and killed a bear Tuesday afternoon, after it tried to reach through a kitchen window.
Former Sitka principal found not guilty on all counts
A Sitka jury of seven women and five men delivered its verdict in favor of the former school administrator at about 6 p.m. Monday evening
The Dauenhauers teach tour guides how to teach tourists
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.
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.









