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School Board Write-In Candidate: Phil Burdick

My name is Phil Burdick, and I am running as a write-in candidate for the Sitka School Board. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and parent in Sitka schools, I am deeply invested in the success of our district.

Neil Huff Regional Pool Tourney underway at Sitka Moose Lodge

The Sitka Moose Lodge is hosting the 3rd Annual Neil Huff Regional Pool Tournament, September 27 - October 1. Find registration information here.

Ramshackle Cabaret invites performers, volunteers to Sunday’s ‘Roll Call’

Performers, costumers, techs, and volunteers in many other roles are needed for the upcoming season of Sitka's Ramshackle Cabaret. A "Roll Call" this Sunday is a chance to meet the leadership team of Ramshackle, which is entering its 11th season.

Butt wait! Sitka’s tourism boom brings a cigarette litter problem

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.

Economic trends: Alaska a top contender nationally in cost-of-living

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.

2023 Kake Municipal Election

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Audio Postcard: A Sentimental Journey to Arhoolie Records

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.

SAIL Annual Picnic returns to Swan Lake Park Friday

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.