A community service project that began in 2018 in response to Alaska's smoke-free workplace law has morphed into a bonafide research study of the impact of summer tourism in Sitka. Health advocates are cleaning up 2,000 cigarette butts a month from the Crescent Park strip and downtown.
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Alaska is the fifth-most expensive state to live in, based on data collected in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Kodiak. Once you're out of Alaska's urban areas, though, costs are too high to be useful economic data.
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The passing of legendary music producer Chris Strachwitz this spring was an invitation for Sitkan Suzanne Portello to make a pilgrimage to the former home of Arhoolie Records in El Cerrito, California.
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SAIL's Annual Summer Picnic returns this Friday, August 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Swan Lake Park. Burgers, hot dogs, and sides are on the menu. Attendees can learn about SAIL's many free programs for seniors and adults with disabilities, and its youth programs like Kayaking Camp.
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Tom Williams is the sole candidate running for one of three open seats on the Sitka School Board. Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 3.
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Austin Cranford is one of four candidates running for three open seats on the Sitka Assembly. Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 3.
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Tim Pike is one of four candidates running for three open seats on the Sitka Assembly. Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 3.
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Scott Saline is one of four candidates running for three open seats on the Sitka Assembly. Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 3.
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JJ Carlson is one of four candidates running for three open seats on the Sitka Assembly. Sitka's municipal election is Tuesday, October 3.
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