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UAS, SCH offer leadership classes

Sitka Community Hospital and the University of Alaska Southeast host a free, hands-on training for managers, supervisors and anyone interested in leadership development. Downloadable audio.

PFD voter initiative moves forward

A statewide effort with Sitka roots to make voting easier culminated today when petitioners submitted thousands of signatures to the Division of Elections. Supporters of the ballot initiative are hoping in the future residents will be simultaneously signed up to vote when they submit for their annual checks.

Social Security 101 with financial expert Cyndy Gibson

Financial expert Cyndy Gibson discusses changes to Social Security in the “Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.” Downloadable audio.

City finds source of power outages

Did you experience a power blip this week? The City Electric Department says a damaged high-voltage connection point was likely the cause.

Garbage rates to rise 21%

At its regular meeting this week (01-12-16), the Assembly passed an ordinance to raise Sitka's garbage rates, appointed over a dozen Sitkans to committees, and learned about the Planning Commission's process for revamping the Sitka Comprehensive Plan.

Recital raises funds for fine arts camp students

Vocalist Rhiannon Guevin and trombonist Roger Schmidt discuss their upcoming recital with trumpeter Sarah Martinsen to raise money for Sitka Fine Arts Camp. Downloadable audio.

Sitka to request 200 ft. buffer around pot business

Tuesday night (01-12-16), the Sitka Assembly decided to contest the state’s proposed setback distance for pot business. With a vote of 5-2, Sitka joins Petersburg in penning a letter to the State Department of Law, requesting the setback be reduced from 500 feet to 200 feet, at minimum.