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Let’s end distracted driving in Sitka

Doug Osborne - file photo. Distracted driving is a big problem in our community and in our country. In 2013 alone, 3,154 people were killed and over 400,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver.

Fire at UAS destroys office

An office at the University of Alaska Southeast caught fire Thursday night (3-24-16), destroying...

Emmett “Raves” about Raven!

Bernie wins by landslide at Sitka Democratic caucus

Bernie Sanders swept the democratic primary caucus in Sitka on Saturday, with 77% of the crowd voting in his favor.

No fishery, as herring seiners begin to talk co-op

The sac roe herring fishery remained closed today (03-25-16), as the Alaska Department of Fish & Game found no schools. To meet this year’s guideline harvest level, 4,970 remain on the table.

Marine Highway delivers more than it costs, researcher says

The state of Alaska gets a 133-percent return on its investment in the marine highway system, according to the McDowell Group, and independent research firm based in Juneau.

Are you ready to Rock? Dark horse caucuses in Sitka

Alaska's democratic primary caucus is on Saturday (03-26-16). And sixty-one year old Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente, who came to Sitka to marshall support, is the most determined democratic candidate you’ve never heard of.

Sitkans rally to keep Performing Arts Center open

About one-hundred residents and students attended the first public budget hearing by the Sitka School Board Wednesday night (3-23-16). 99 of them favored keeping the Performing Arts Center open.

Mt. Edgecumbe gets new superintendent

Mt. Edgecumbe High School will have a new superintendent. Janelle Vanasse of Bethel has been named superintendent and director of the state-run boarding school in Sitka. Vanasse will replace Bill Hutton, who retires on June 30, 2016.

A walk a day keeps the doctor away

For the month of April, Sitka's park will have a 30-day walking challenge where visitors can "walk and win" for prizes with a punch card.Downloadable audio.