Sitka Assembly looks to address issue of bears breaking into trash cans
The Sitka Assembly is looking to address an ongoing problem in Sitka: bears breaking into trash cans. But how the body will go about it is still up in the air.
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The Sitka Assembly is looking to address an ongoing problem in Sitka: bears breaking into trash cans. But how the body will go about it is still up in the air.
Read MoreThe Sitka Assembly may consider putting a cap on utility rate increases next fiscal year. The idea was raised when the assembly began deliberations over next year’s budget in a special meeting on Thursday (12-18-25).
Read MoreThe city may have finally secured an operator to run its visitor services program, Visit Sitka. But when the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (12-16-25), the group approved an initial round of funding to pay the contractor, but spent over two hours hashing out details over the contract.
Read MoreWhat could be Alaska’s first official hybrid electric fishing boat is one step closer to hitting the water. The boat is part of a pilot program based in Sitka to address high fuel costs for the fishing fleet and maybe make fishing just a little bit greener.
Read MoreThe immersive experience includes aerial performances, visual art, live music, DJ sets, and roving characters.
Read MoreAt a state Board of Education meeting on Dec. 3, alumni and former staff from Mt. Edgecumbe High School raised concerns about safety and student support at the state-run boarding school in Sitka.
Read MoreAn annual wild foods potluck in Sitka on Sunday evening (11-16-25) brought out more than 200 locals to share dishes featuring ingredients fished, foraged, hunted, or cultivated in Southeast Alaska. From the dozens of food options, one dish stood out: black bear enchiladas.
Read MoreGovernment leaders say a multi-pronged approach is needed to tackle affordable housing in Sitka. The issue was high on the agenda when the Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council and the Sitka Assembly met for their semi-annual government to government dinner Thursday night (11/13/25).
Read MoreA short film based on a traditional Lingít tale will be premiering at the world’s largest Indigenous film festival this weekend. The 11-minute film made in Sitka is narrated entirely in Lingít with English subtitles, and features several Sitka locals.
Read MoreThe Sitka Assembly formally accepted the resignation of Municipal Administrator John Leach on Tuesday (11-10-25), and talked about beginning the recruitment process.
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