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Police look for reckless shooters

The Sitka Police Department is trying to identify a group of people who allegedly shot guns at the water off of Chaichei Islands over the weekend.

Let’s talk about death

Brave Heart Volunteers is hosting a series of workshops on death and dying. Krisanne Rice, Brave Heart's program manager, and Dr. Marilyn Coruzzi share why it's important to talk about the uncomfortable topic. Downloadable audio.

Term limits, dropped incumbent on Sealaska ballot

Sealaska shareholders are deciding whether to impose term limits on the corporation’s board. They're also considering nine candidates for four board seats.

Coast Guard rescues two fishermen near Sitka

A Coast Guard crew rescued two Sitka-based commercial fishermen from a sinking boat near the Fairweather fishing grounds early this morning (Tue 5-17-16).

Anchorage resident injured in Yakutat bear attack

An Anchorage man was mauled by a brown bear near Yakutat over the weekend. 29-year-old Kenneth Steck was medevacked to Providence Medical Center in Anchorage on Friday (5-13-16) after suffering extensive bite wounds.

Sitka High Softball wolves rounding the base on season

Sitka High School softball pitcher Zoe Krupa talks with Tom Hesse, sports reporter at the Daily Sitka Sentinel, about a Juneau tournament over the weekend (5-14-16). Downloadable audio.

Debut novel’s story of determination ‘a love letter’ to Alaska

Southeast Alaska is a good setting for a coming-of-age story. The rigors of the jobs available to young people here -- mostly in the fishing industry -- and the hazards of the landscape can make or break anyone.

Reckless driver takes out pole, cuts power to Sitka

Much of Sitka was without power Sunday night (5-15-16) after a car smashed into a utility pole at about 11 PM. The 2002 Honda Pilot hit the pole in the 1300-block of Sawmill Creek Road, more or less severing it.

Looking for ‘The Big Long’ at Sitka Economic Forum

The Sitka Economic Development Association is counting on residents to put their heads together to create innovative possibilities for growth in Sitka, during a forum May 17.

Aggressive sea lion harasses fishermen

A 2,500-pound terrorist has been surprising sport and commercial fishermen outside Sitka harbors. There’s one thing he’s after—fish -- and the season is just ramping up. This federally-protected mammal is causing more trouble than his weight for the city.