The Anchorage FBI office will be taking a leadership role in the investigation of the 2014 tasing of a teenager in a Sitka jail cell. Franklin Hoogendorn, age 18, was a student at Mt. Edgecumbe High School when he was arrested and tased by three officers, while in custody of the Sitka Police Department.
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Chris Washko, the Student Success Manager at UAS, talks about the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for German students. This year's exchange student is Alex Bilz, a young professional from Dillingen, Bavaria. Bilz, who is still looking for a host family, chatted about his experience living and working in Sitka as part of the program. Downloadable audio.
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Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to several violations in Sitka during the past month – from illegal hunting of a brown bear to unlawful possession of halibut.
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The Stardust Ball 2015 was a night to remember! There were incredible costumes, one-of-a-kind lip sync acts, and dancing all night long! Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme put on an incredible show, and the Odess Theater made an excellent backdrop to the festivities. Bobbi Jordan was there to take photos throughout the night, and made this slide show possible.
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At Tuesday’s meeting (11-10-15), the Assembly took its first political step towards selling city land to the Sitka Community Development Corporation for an affordable housing project.
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On Tuesday night (11-10-15), the Sitka Assembly got a status update from the Marijuana Advisory Committee, which has been meeting twice a week since October.
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Several students from Sitka High School were selected to participate in the All-State Music Festival in Anchorage from Nov. 19 to 21. Downloadable audio.
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Young Performer's Theater is holding auditions for the "Wizard of Oz." Director Zeke Blackwell and music director Rhiannon Guevin talked about the musical. Downloadable audio.
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The Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council has three firm members for its four open seats, according...
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The Sitka Assembly convened in executive session Wednesday night (11-11-15) to discuss legal matters affecting the municipality, as a result of the August 18th landslide.
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