As Alaskans we are supporting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris because we support their four pillars for rebuilding our economy, their commitment to social justice and equity, their plan for COVID response and their emphasis on people before politics. Alaskans deserve better than what we have been given these past four years.
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The city reported the new case on Tuesday. Sitka School District education director Chris Voron confirmed the new case is a staff member at Blatchley.
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When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (10-13-20) the 2020 municipal election results will be certified, then mayor-elect Steven Eisenbeisz, and new assembly members Crystal Duncan and Rebecca Himschoot will be sworn in.
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Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D-Sitka) and challenger Kenny Karl Skaflestad (R-Hoonah) answer listener questions, 6:30-7:30 P.M. Wednesday, October 14. Email news@kcaw.org with your question!
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This week, the Sitka Conservation Society is hosting a town-hall-style meeting on the released Roadless Rule Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and how to take action.
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An annual tradition in Sitka, the Blessing of the Pets took place Thursday afternoon, October 8, on the lawn of the Sitka Pioneer Home. The Rev. Julie Platson of St. Peter's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church officiated, and offered individual blessings for the two-dozen animals who attended, accompanied by their two-legged friends.
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The Sitka Ranger District's Tlingit Potato Project is in its fourth year at Pacific High School. This year's "harvest" will be virtual, but up to 200 people can attend online to learn about this historic resource.
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With over 1,700 early/absentee ballots to be counted on Wednesday afternoon, October 7, in Harrigan Centennial Hall, the following results from in-person polling on Tuesday, October 6, should be regarded as preliminary and unofficial.
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Sitka Fire Chief Dave Miller handed in his helmet at the end of September, concluding a 25-year career working for Sitka. Originally in charge of the kitchen at Sheldon Jackson College, Miller joined the Sitka Fire Department as a volunteer in 1988. Seven years later, he was hired as the department's engineer and became a career firefighter. In 1999 he was named chief.
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Garland Kennedy is the sports editor at the Daily Sitka Sentinel. He bring us up to speed on Cross Country, Swimming, and Volleyball. Although Cross Country and Swimming competition has been mostly virtual this fall, Volleyball is happening head-to-head, with fans watching online.
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