The word “barkadas” translates to “group of friends” in Tagalog. Senior Julia Nabua started the club in 2023 after attending a camp for young Filipino Americans in Washington State.
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Not with cars but with cubes, Sitka teen satisfies the need for speed
For Sitka’s Rianna Bergman, it’s not just about going fast or solving the puzzle.
Sitka to investigate whether city land can be opened up to ease housing crunch
Sitka’s planning director said a large section of city-owned land behind Sitka High School is at the top of the list.
Sitka teens some of the first in the nation to receive coronavirus vaccine
In a state that’s doing well with vaccinations, the community of Sitka is doing very well: More than half of the eligible population has been vaccinated against COVID-19, and that now includes teenagers 16 and over — making Sitka one of the first places in the nation where this has been possible. Sitka’s success is…
‘The community spirit keeps us warm’: Exchange students from Muslim countries feel welcome in Juneau, Sitka
For the past eight years, families in Juneau and Sitka have opened their homes to high school students on exchange from countries with a significant Muslim population. Volunteers with the program say it’s more relevant than ever.
Slideshow: Regional high school basketball tournament action
Photos from 2A, 3A and 4A high school regional championship games that were played in Juneau last weekend.