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After the rain…

A lot of rain fell this week, even for Sitka. But when the sun showed itself, for just a few moments, Sitkans were treated to this sight behind the Pioneer Home on Friday evening.

Police investigating Sitka Schools bomb threat

Police are investigating an unspecified bomb threat made against the Sitka School District. The threat was received after students had gone home for the day on Thursday afternoon.

Peavey wants to see change in city’s direction

Dallas Peavey might best be known in Sitka for running the local softball association. Now, he’s hoping to be a team player with another group in town: the Sitka Assembly. This is the fourth of five profiles on the candidates for Assembly.

Swanson says he wants tighter rein on spending

Aaron Swanson wants the City of Sitka to cut back on its spending. The 30-year-old resident is one of five people running for Sitka Assembly in this October’s municipal election. He says he had been thinking about running for at least a year.

Assembly approves $96.7M Blue Lake construction cost

The Assembly on Tuesday unanimously awarded a $92.9 million contract to Montana-based Barnard Construction. With extra money built in for contingencies, the total cost comes out to $96.7 million. That amount of money was well above engineers’ estimates of $50 million, and coming up with it will require a scramble on the part of the city.

Facing higher costs, Assembly weighs Blue Lake options

During its regular meeting at 6 p.m., the Sitka Assembly will decide whether to spend more than $95 million on construction of a hydro expansion project. Sitka is years into a project to generate additional hydro power by raising the dam more than 80 feet.

Sitka ordinance at center of lawsuit could change

The Sitka Assembly tonight will consider whether to soften the say residents have in the how Sitka disposes of its assets. Right now, the city is required to get voter approval for the sale of any municipal property over $500,000, or the lease of anything over $750,000.