The Rasmuson Foundation awarded project money to several Alaskan artists last week, through their Individual Artist Awards program. Several of those honorees have roots in Sitka and Kake.
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NOAA is based in Washington state. But Sitka Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wants to see NOAA’s Alaska-focused staff, programs, and assets relocated closer to home.
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Under current city code, any major sale of municipal property in Sitka requires a vote of the people. This law has been around a long time, but hasn’t been used much. Now, some see it as an impediment to progress.
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The Sitka Assembly will have their first reading of the budget tonight (05-08-18) and make decisions on several appropriations.
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As the school year comes to a close in Sitka, student activities culminate in big events. There’s...
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Though hampered by construction setbacks, Mt. Edgecumbe school officials were able to open the new pool a few days before graduation. Outgoing seniors jumped at the chance to test the waters.
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The Electric Department is replacing a transmission pole on Sawmill Creek Road near Allen Marine this weekend. The work is scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 5th at 8 a.m. or Sunday, May 6th at 8 a.m., weather permitting.
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The Sitka Assembly is funding the Sitka School District to 91% of the cap. This is the highest local contribution to instructional funding Sitka’s schools have seen in the past seven years.
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Democrat Dimitri Shein of Anchorage is challenging Don Young for his seat in Congress. The 37-year-old father and business owner made a pit stop in Sitka while campaigning in Southeast.
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Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that Sitka will be receiving one of six new Fast Response Cutters. The new boat will be capable of search and rescue and bring 25-30 Coast Guard families to town.
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