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Sitkans excited about new library

The renovated and enlarged Sitka Public Library is now open for business, with thousands of books having been moved back from temporary quarters on the Sheldon Jackson campus.

Edgecumbe to ANSEP: ‘It’s 70 years of tradition here’

The past three weeks have been turbulent at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka. ANSEP has proposed turning the 70-year-old boarding school into an accelerated high school. Now, Edgecumbe students and teachers, are asking questions about ANSEP’s motivations - and whether the plan would even work.

Hanley’s departure comes at critical time for Mt. Edgecumbe

Commissioner Mike Hanley’s departure comes at a critical time for Mt. Edgecumbe High School, the state run boarding school in Sitka.

Schools serve breakfast, feed brains

It’s often called the most important meal of the day but sometimes kids don’t get the chance to eat breakfast before heading to class. Sitka School District wanted to change that this year and started offering breakfast for all students.

Bumps likely in the long road to a new Tongass plan?

The Forest Service is planning to shift its focus from old-growth to young-growth timber harvests in the Tongass National Forest. The transition to young growth got its start early in the Obama administration, and there could be at least three more presidents before it becomes a full reality.

Sitka School Board rallies behind Mt. Edgecumbe (again)

The Sitka School Board Tuesday night (2-2-16) directed the superintendent to draft a letter in opposition to a proposal from the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program to take over Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka.

Coast Guard rescues six stranded at White Sulfur

A helicopter from Air Station Sitka rescued six people who had become stranded at White Sulfur Hot Springs, on Chichagof Island, on Tuesday (2-2-16).

Sitka man sentenced to 40 years for sexual assault

A Sitka man has been sentenced to over 40 years in prison for sexual assault.

Jazz Festival has returning favorites, new schedule

The Sitka Jazz Festival kicks off tomorrow, including a return by vocalist Barbara Morrison and shorter evening concerts. Downloadable audio.

‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’

As of 2013, 84% of Edgecumbe’s graduates already go on to attend universities or technical schools. Edgecumbe might need a little more funding, but we don’t need an entirely new system.