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.
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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.
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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.
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On December 21st, the Sitka Fine Arts Camp continues its beloved tradition with Holiday Brass. Featuring a lineup of local and nationally acclaimed musicians, the performance at the Sitka Performing Arts Center will include a mix of classical and holiday pieces. Roger Schmidt and Lily Perez joined KCAW for the Morning Interview to discuss the event. Listen here:
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After three previous failed attempts, a fourth application to put a cruise limit question before Sitka voters has passed the city’s initial legal review (on 12-16-24).
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When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (12-17-24) it will consider approving a new permitting plan for commercial use of city-owned public lands.
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The Winter Wonderland Grind is this Saturday, December 14. Jeff Budd, Lily Perez and...
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Wearable Art is more than a fashion show. It’s a journey into the imaginations of some of...
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The Sitka Public Library is debuting a pub-style Geography Trivia Night for adults, 6 p.m. Thursday, December 19. Teams of 2-4 people are invited to sign up by calling the library at 907-747-4020.
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Alaska Wildlife Troopers from Juneau and Hoonah responded to a call that human remains were located in Spasski Bay, about four miles east of Hoonah. Two bodies were recovered and flown to Juneau aboard an Alaska National Guard helicopter. Both were subsequently transported to the state Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage for positive identification.
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