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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.

A few tickets are still available for this weekend’s annual ‘Holiday Brass’ concert

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:

On fourth try, Sitka cruise limit ballot prop goes out for signatures

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).

December 17, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

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.

It’s a marshmallow world at the Winter Wonderland Grind

The Winter Wonderland Grind is this Saturday, December 14. Jeff Budd, Lily Perez and...

Wearable Arts issues last call for designers

Wearable Art is more than a fashion show. It’s a journey into the imaginations of some of...

Geography Trivia debuts at Sitka Public Library Dec. 19

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.