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Rock on! Sitka Community Theater presents ‘Rock of Ages’ this weekend

The Greater Sitka Arts Council Sitka Community Theater presents “Rock of Ages” 7 p.m....

World TB Day raises awareness of continued impact of tuberculosis

Monday, March 24 is World TB Day, emphasizing that tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health issue.

Cruise limit special election rescheduled for May 28

The date for the anticipated special election on cruise limits in Sitka has been moved back two days, from May 30 to May 28.

‘Instrument petting zoo’ to be highlight of Juneau Symphony visit

The Juneau Symphony Orchestra is visiting Sitka next month. A highlight of the group's visit is an "instrument petting zoo" at the Sitka Public Library from 1-3 PM on April 4, where attendees can interact with different musical instruments and learn from musicians.

State research vessel arrives in Sitka ahead of commercial herring fishery

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is looking for herring in Sitka Sound ahead of the Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery. Fisheries biologists began aerial surveys last week, and the state’s research vessel, the Kestrel, arrived in Sitka on Tuesday (3-18-25).

Parks and Rec budget may be saved by higher property tax assessments

The Sitka Assembly is unlikely to cut the city’s Parks and Recreation budget, now that it’s anticipating a budget surplus.

Regional advisory council to meet in Sitka this week

The Southeast Regional Advisory Council to the Federal Subsistence Board is meeting in Sitka this week.

Science Center to host annual Food Web Cruise fundraiser

The Sitka Sound Science Center will host a spring food web cruise, a fundraiser for Sitka Whalefest.

Sitka AmeriCorps celebrates 18-year anniversary

AmeriCorps, a 32-year-old national service program, has been in Sitka for 18 years.

Clan house spring clean-up planned for March 15-16

Jerrick Hope-Lang, Heather Powell-Mills, Tammy Young, and Faleen Worrell joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss an upcoming clan house spring cleanup in memory of the previous Kayaashka Hít caretaker, the late Chuck Miller