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Fire destroys mobile home; family safe

A fire tore through a home in the Arrowhead Mobile Home Park in Sitka Thursday evening (2-25-16). All three residents are safe, along with their pet dog.

Sitka police collar juveniles, end park graffiti spree

Sitka police have identified two juveniles they believe are responsible for an extended graffiti spree in Sitka National Historical Park.

Casino-themed cabaret show debuts

Members of the Ramshackle Cabaret debut their 4th annual show, "Ace in the Hole" tonight. Co-director Amy Kane, co-stage manager Emily Reilly, and performer Casey Rhea Orona talk about the acts, including comedy, burlesque, and fire-breathing. Downloadable audio.

Allen Hall’s new art a tribute to Tlingit culture

The Sitka Fine Arts Camp opened a permanent art installation at a reception Thursday night (02-25-16). “Create, Memory” showcases pieces from local Alaska Native artists. The exhibit is a nod to the history of the original Sheldon Jackson Training School and later, college, which was influential in the lives of many Alaskan Natives.

Aging Southeast: ‘Silver Tsunami’ hits the region

Southeast Alaska is growing older faster than any other region in the state. This so-called “Silver Tsunami” is expanding the need for housing, transportation, healthcare and social services.

Congress, president rescind life raft rule — for now

Congress has rescinded a rule which would have required all commercial fishing boats -- even small vessels -- working offshore to carry self-inflating rafts.

City hopes to rewrite Sitka’s debt collection rules

On Tuesday night (02-23-16), the the Assembly waded into a discussion about Sitka’s credit and...

Visiting pianist uses music for advocacy

Robert Fleitz is a visiting pianist, in residency at the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. Downloadable audio.

Shareholder seeks term limits for Sealaska directors

A longtime critic of Sealaska is campaigning to limit the terms of the regional Native corporation’s board of directors. Previous efforts have failed.

A tale of two hospitals

For decades, the question of whether Sitka can afford two hospitals has percolated, with little success at consolidating services. That era may be coming to a close.