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JJ Carlson appointed as Sitka’s newest assembly member

JJ Carlson is Sitka’s newest assembly member. When the assembly met last night (12-13-22) , it unanimously appointed Carlson to fill a vacancy until next fall.

Watch Live: Alaska Supreme Court to hear appeal on 2021 herring ruling

On Wednesday, December 14 at 9 a.m. the Alaska Supreme Court will hear oral arguments appealing a 2021 decision in the Sitka Tribe of Alaska's suit against the Alaska Department of Fish and Game over management of the Sitka Sound Sac Roe herring fishery. Watch the proceedings live here:

ETIPP presentation to shed light on renewable energy in Sitka

Rob Jordan is part of a team providing technical assistance to the City and Borough of Sitka Electric Department. Jordan and team members will deliver a summary of the results of an 18-month-long renewable energy study to the Assembly on 6 p.m. December 13.

December 13, 2022: What’s on the Sitka Assembly’s agenda tonight?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (12-13-22), it will appoint a new assembly member to fill a...

Deadline to register for 2023 Wearable Art Show approaching

The deadline to register as a designer in the 2023 Wearable Art Show is Friday December 16. Bobbie Jordan and Tiffany Pearson joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer to discuss the show that kicks off in February. Listen to their conversation here:

Family and community dialogue on transition from childcare to Kindergarten

The Alaska Association of School Boards and the Sitka School District are holding a family and community dialogue about improving the bridge between childcare, daycare and kindergarten on Tuesday, December 13.

Boys Run I toowú klatseen program culminates in 5K on December 10

Katie Niedermeyer is a volunteer with this year’s Boys Run I Toowú Klatseen 5K planning committee. She joined coach Johnny Elliot and runners Garrett and Kayden with KCAW's Erin Fulton for the morning interview to get the word out about the program's upcoming 5K on December 10. Listen here.

Free gourmet dining featured at Sitka Homeless Coalition annual meeting December 7

The first annual meeting of the Sitka Homeless Coalition will be 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, at the Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi. The SHC's current project is the construction of a tiny home neighborhood.

At the ‘Made in Sitka’ Market, Brave Heart will offer two free tickets on Alaska Airlines

Brave Heart Volunteers will hold an Alaska Airlines fundraiser at the 'Made in Sitka' Market on December 10. Two free, unrestricted tickets will be on offer.

An evening of music and fine dining to benefit Point House

Jarrick Hope-Lang, Amara Enciso, and Christine Southall share details about this Saturday's Point House fundraiser. The event will feature live music from Meridon and Prime Cuts, and a menu by Enciso, the executive chef of Jorgenson House in Juneau. 6:30 - 11 p.m. Saturday, December 3, at the Odess Theater.