Harper was only 25 when he and his wife, Frances Wells, died on the steamer Princess Sophia when it ran aground in Lynn Canal on Oct. 25, 1918.
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Sullivan flies to Taiwan for announcement of US vaccine distribution
The vaccines are part of the 25 million doses the Biden administration announced last week that it is distributing worldwide.
Grant program helps Alaska summer camps restart after lost year
The first round of funding went quickly, and some people who were eligible didn’t hear in time to apply.
‘These F’s are tied to the pandemic’: Thousands of Anchorage students start summer school
The Anchorage School District has launched its largest summer program ever.
Wrangell to compensate Meyers Chuck residents for repairs on sinking docks
Wrangell Borough Manager Lisa Von Bargen says sinking docks have been a problem in Meyers Chuck for years, but Wrangell’s government has failed to meet its obligation to maintain them.
Sitka vigil a chance to mourn, reflect on history of residential schools
Steve Johnson organized a Sunday vigil to remember the 215 children in British Columbia and to acknowledge Sitka’s own history, which includes children who were sent involuntarily to Sheldon Jackson College.