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Grammy-winning bluegrass group to play in Sitka

A Grammy Award-winning band is bringing bluegrass tunes to Sitka this week.

Wilder David Benolken is Sitka’s first baby of 2025

Keilani Stockton and Timothy Benolken, of Craig, welcomed their child Wilder David Benolken at 12:15 p.m. on January 9 -- the first baby born in Sitka in the New Year.

Exchange students reflect on experience in Sitka so far

Two AFS exchange students are spending the school year in Sitka.

‘New Beginnings’ Grind set for this Saturday

Jeff Budd joins us to share the rundown for this Saturday's "New Beginnings" Grind. This is the 30th season for the non-political, family-friendly event.

City clarifies reason for posting police chief job

Sitka’s police chief is still in the role, but the city is advertising for the job.

High winds fuel dangerous tree fire in Sitka National Historical Park

Firefighters quickly extinguished a potentially dangerous wildfire in Sitka National Historical Park Monday evening (1-6-25). The cause of the blaze is unknown, but winds in excess of 40 mph contributed to the hazard.

Cleanup wrapped in Sitka pre-Christmas fuel spill

A fuel spill that affected national park lands and leached into Indian River shortly before Christmas has been contained, according to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

In a difficult year, Sitkans lose connectivity and find connection

2024 was an especially challenging year for Sitka. The community coped with tragedies, school layoffs, a low salmon harvest, and no internet for 16 days. But somehow Sitka came together and pulled through. Call it resiliency – or muscle memory – but when things are difficult, Sitkans manage to find their way home.

December 30, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

One of the few items on its agenda is a “letter of interest” from the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association to partner with the city on a climate resilience project for Sitka’s fishing fleet.

Shhhhh… Santa defies efficiency experts, will fly with all eight reindeer and three jolly Ho’s

The all-new Department of Polar Efficiency (DOPE) is bringing some unwelcome changes to Santa's operation this year. But Old Saint Nick is pushing back to protect the Magic of Christmas.