Hope McKenney, Author at KCAW

Listen: Chamber of Commerce mayoral forum

Sitka’s mayoral candidates gathered at Harrigan Centennial Hall on Wednesday evening (9-23-26) for a forum hosted by the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce.

Sitka Assembly directs windfall funds to downtown thoroughfare upgrades

The Sitka Assembly at its meeting Tuesday voted to direct a multi-million-dollar state grant toward upgrading Lincoln Street. The money will go toward things like widened sidewalks, Seawalk connectivity, lighting, and drainage.

Sitka Assembly votes to make ADUs easier to build

The Sitka Assembly is pursuing another solution to help with Sitka’s housing crisis. Sponsors of a new ordinance say while it isn’t going to completely solve the problem, it’s a step in the right direction.

City of Sitka to offer municipal administrator position to Gerrie Cotter

The Sitka Assembly will offer the municipal administrator job to Gerrie Cotter.

Sitkans get to know city administrator finalist Gerrie Cotter

The city’s municipal administrator finalist mingled with Sitkans Friday night during a meet-and-greet at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

Listen: Chamber of Commerce assembly forum

During a Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce forum on Wednesday (9-16-26), assembly candidates were asked pre-provided questions on housing, childcare, and economic development.

Endangered whale discovered dead on cruise ship bow in Sitka

A cruise ship hit an endangered fin whale Thursday morning while the eleven-hundred-foot vessel was en route from Hoonah to Sitka.

Sitka mayor, assembly candidates tackle issues in joint forum

Candidates running for mayor or a seat on the Sitka Assembly joined Raven Radio and the Daily Sitka Sentinel Tuesday night to answer community members’ questions ahead of the municipal election this October.

Sitka administrator candidate advances to community meet-and-greet

The Sitka Assembly agreed to invite Gerrie Cotter to meet with Sitkans following her second interview for the municipal administrator position Thursday night (9-10-26).