CLOUDY SKIES WITH SHOWERS BECOMING SCATTERED AND MOVING SOUTH
THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ALONG THE COAST
DIMINISHING THROUGH 1 AM. SOUTHEAST WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
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Rumor of bear mauling in Sitka unfounded; ADF&G reminds public to be careful with garbage, and to not approach town bears. Sitka motorists could pay more to register vehicles in order to fund road repairs. Sealaska shareholders return incumbents to board, reject term-limits measure. Warm summer weather promts shellfish advisory from state Dept. of Health.
A portion of downtown Sitka will not be closed to vehicles for the next couple Wednesdays, despite previous plans. A group hoping to improve the look and feel of Sitka’s downtown was trying to see if a pedestrian mall might boost commerce along Lincoln Street. But the city temporarily suspended the street closures on Monday, until the Assembly has a chance to discuss the issue.