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Candidate statement: Jaime Ackley

"The people are who, make Sitka what it is and we cannot continue to run our town as if we are Juneau or Anchorage. Exploring alternative ways in keeping our people here is what is needed."

‘Healthy Lifestyles’ sessions focus on diabetes, disease prevention

SEARHC health educator Helenna van Veen discusses upcoming "Healthy Lifestyles" sessions, beginning Oct 10- Jan 24.

Two Sitkans facing felony drug charges

A Sitka Grand Jury last week indicted 52-year-old Richard S. Lake and Richard S. Discher, 54, on two counts - each - of Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree.

Polling stations return to Harrigan Centennial Hall

Polling locations for precincts 1 and 2 are back at Harrigan Centennial Hall for next week's municipal election.

Candidate statement: Richard Wein

"To put it simply, I will fully engage in the Assembly process. I will try to improve how the Assembly conducts its business (in a good way) and how the Assembly presents information to the public (in a better way.)"

Candidate statement: Sheila Finkenbinder

"My intention will be to steer conversations in a positive direction that will lead to solutions for the economic, cultural, physical and social health of our residents."

Elks hosts wine tasting to support community projects

The Elks Lodge is hosting their fall harvest wine tasting on Friday, September 29th at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. Proceeds go towards various community projects and fundraisers.

New primary care providers, reduced waits times at Mountainside

Sitka Community Hospital has brought two new primary care providers - Jeff Bentley and Jason Koskinen - to Mountainside Family Healthcare. Clinic Manager Patrick Williams talks about the services they'll offer and reduced wait times for patients.