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Another Sitkan tests positive for COVID-19

The Sitka Unified Command announced Wednesday, July 29 that a male resident in his fifties received a positive COVID-19 test result on Tuesday, July 28, after taking a test Saturday, July 25.

Mural collaboration brings new life to Sitka school playground

Artist Cara Jane Murray’s colorful, swirling murals bring life to buildings around Southeast Alaska. A unique partnership between Murray, teachers and students inspired her latest artwork.

July 28, 2020: What’s on tonight’s Sitka Assembly agenda?

The Sitka Assembly will have another look at the CARES Act budget when it meets tonight (7-28-20).

Another non-resident case pushes Sitka’s coronavirus count to 34

The Sitka Unified Command reports that a non-resident woman between the ages of 20-29, received a test on July 21, which has now come back positive.This latest case puts Sitka’s cumulative total at 34: which includes 22 resident cases and 12 non-resident cases.

Tsunami warning sent coastal Alaskans to higher ground, but no ‘massive wave’ expected

Following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake Tuesday night south of Chignik, the National Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning for coastal Alaska from Kennedy Entrance, 40 miles southwest of Homer, to Unimak Pass, 80 miles northeast of Unalaska. Coastal areas of Southeast Alaska were not included in the warning.

New COVID-19 cases and contact tracing: a Q&A with Sitka’s public health nurse

Sitka health officials have released more information on the four coronavirus cases announced on Friday (7-17-20). The following is a transcript of a Q&A with Public Health Nurse Denise Ewing, who gives more insight into recent cases and explains some changes to how contact tracing is conducted throughout the state.

July 14, 2020: What’s on the agenda at tonight’s assembly meeting?

Should Sitka’s local government ask everyone to wear a mask in public spaces? The Sitka Assembly will consider the question when it meets tonight (7-14-20).

Sitka Farmer’s Market still happening, but on smaller scale

The Sitka Farmer's Market will be a little different this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Share Your Spark’ this 4th of July weekend

Sitka is getting creative this year with its Fourth of July celebration in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of their idea is called "Share Your Spark." Sitka Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rachel Roy joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss plans for the fourth and how they're different than in the past.

Sitka coronavirus case count reaches twelve

The Sitka Unified Command announced another positive test result for COVID-19 today. The patient is in his forties and received a test on June 12 after experiencing symptoms. He's a resident of Sitka.