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STA Candidate Statement: Bob Sam

Bob Sam is running for re-election for a seat on the Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council. STA’s Tribal Council election is Tuesday, November 10. (KCAW Photo)

With 3 new coronavirus cases, Sitka reports record-breaking active case count

Sitka is reporting 14 active cases of the coronavirus, the highest number since the pandemic began in March. That’s following news late Thursday (11-5-20) that three more Sitkans have tested positive.

Sitka’s total COVID-19 count reaches 91, with 11 active cases

Health officials announced one new coronavirus case on Wednesday (11-4-20).

Majeski’s painful march honors those who sacrificed for our right to vote

Despite nerve damage to his legs from a 25-year career in law enforcement, former Sitka harbormaster Ray Majeski walked on Monday from the ferry terminal to Harrigan to honor our right to vote.

Live: 2020 Election Updates And Results

Nov. 3 is the final voting day of the 2020 election. The presidency as well as several key Senate, House and gubernatorial races are on the line. Follow NPR’s live coverage and results as they come in.

STA Candidate Statement: Benjamin Miyasato

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will hold its annual Tribal Council Election from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in the Sheet’ka Kwáan Naa Kahídi Community House at 200 Katlian Street, Sitka, Alaska.

High winds, rain don’t spook Sitka’s Halloween revelers

Although it was a perfect, spooky night under October's second full moon, Sitkans enjoyed a more typical Halloween in a classic autumn storm.

Sitka’s COVID-19 count increases by 4, but only 2 are isolating locally

Health officials announced four new coronavirus cases on Friday (10-30-20). While all of the new patients are classified as residents, only two of them are currently in Sitka.

‘Slinky pots,’ energy featured in Fall Fishermen’s Expo November 11-12

The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) and the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust (ASFT) are hosting a Fall Fishermen’s EXPO November 11 - 12 to provide educational workshops and training to new and experienced local fishermen.

Sitka’s annual Art Walk goes virtual on November 20

Sitka's first-ever virtual Art Walk opens on November 20 online. GSAC's Rain Van Den Berg will discuss how the virtual Art Walk came about. GSAC is still looking for businesses to participate in the event (the deadline is October 31).