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State herring data questioned ahead of Board of Fish meeting

The Alaska Board of Fisheries is meeting in Ketchikan to consider changes to Southeast Alaska’s...

Point House fundraiser brings big-name performers to Sitka

Big-name performers are making their way to Southeast Alaska for a two-stop musical tour this weekend. Portugal. The Man, Ya Tseen, and Samantha Crain will perform in Juneau on Friday and in Sitka on Saturday.

Assembly invites Kodiak company bid on haulout operations

The Sitka Assembly will invite a Kodiak-based company to bid on the operation of a new, publicly-funded marine haulout. When the group met on Tuesday (1-28-25) it approved the invitation for Highmark Marine to bid on the haulout contract, but continued to hear pushback from industry folks who want it to be a city-run operation.

January 28, 2025: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight, it will consider whether to invite a Kodiak company to bid on a contract to operate the new haulout.

Can I get a definition? Sitka’s adult spelling bee is back!

Friends of Sitka Public Library and the library hold an adult spelling bee 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Organizer Jeff Budd joined KCAW for The Morning Interview to discuss the event.

Sitkans to bask in the limelight at annual ‘Broadway Night’

Greater Sitka Arts Council's Sitka Community Theater presents Broadway Night, an evening of show tunes by local celebrities and friends, 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 31, at Odess Theater.

Sitka AC reverses decision on Promisla Bay proposal

The Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee is recommending the Alaska Board of Fisheries close Promisla Bay to commercial herring fishing, reversing its previous vote on the proposal.

True crime, history, and sweets featured local maritime society fundraiser

This Thursday (1-23-25) the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society will host a dessert fundraiser highlighting the work of journalist Betsy Longenbaugh.

Police arrest alleged driver in drug sting, car chase

Police have arrested and charged a third Sitkan involved in last week’s drug bust. 47-year-old Casey Munro Douglas has been charged for vehicle theft, assault and criminal mischief for allegedly driving his truck into a police cruiser and evading police in a high speed chase down Monastery Street.