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Serving 140 years, homicide defendant Jason Abbott denied conviction relief

The Alaska Court of Appeals has refused to give relief to a Sitka man convicted of multiple murders in 2008. Roger Teas – formerly known as Jason Abbott – will have to serve out his 140 year prison sentence.

WhaleFest is fun, but it’s really about the science

For many, Sitka's November WhaleFest is synonymous with a whale-watching cruise, Market & Cafe, and a Fun Run -- but Science has always the event's heart.

Taxi company’s suit against city set to go to trial in November

The Sitka Police Department is under scrutiny in the Sitka District Court again, this time over allegations that the Chief of Police retaliated against a local taxi company. In September, a Sitka Superior Court judge found that by creating new rules for taxis, the police chief violated the separation of powers. But the city argues that the court’s interpretation of municipal law is incorrect.

Science Center to host annual ‘Haunted Aquarium’ tonight

Sitka Sound Science Center’s annual Haunted Aquarium is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 25. Activities include owl pellet dissections, spooky experiments, cookie decorating, face painting, and a haunted house.

Police continue to accept animals at shelter after ACO resigns

Sitka’s animal control officer resigned last week (10-17-24). The ACO’s resignation comes after months of turmoil within the shelter that spilled over into public meetings earlier this month.

Brown bear sow and yearling cub killed at Sitka home. A second cub is still at large

A brown bear sow and her yearling cub were killed by a Sitka resident in the 4300-block of HPR early Thursday morning (10-23-24). A second cub remains at large. Troopers say this is not the same bear family recently photographed walking on Sitka's dock.