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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.

Whalefest isn’t just science, it’s social (and event packed)

Jeff Budd joined KCAW to discuss the annual Whalefest Grind and other social events associated with the upcoming science symposium and festival, Whalefest. Listen to the conversation here:

Alaska Beacon 2024 Voter Guide

Unsure how ranked-choice voting works? Wondering who's on the ballot for Congress? The Alaska Beacon 2024 Voter Guide has information on all races and ballot questions in the November 5 General Election.

Alaska Heat Smart shares ‘facts and myths’ about heat pumps

In October and November, the Sitka Community Renewable Energy Strategy, in partnership with REAP,...

Suspect charged with terroristic threatening after incident in Mt. Edgecumbe Med Center parking lot

A Sitka Grand Jury on Thursday (10-17-24) indicted 37-year-old Keoki R. K. Tafaoialii on two counts of Terroristic Threatening, after an incident in the parking lot of the Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center on October 11.