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Assembly OKs Edgcumbe Drive repairs, new bus stop

Sitka’s Assembly has OK’d plans to divert unused road repair funds to rebuild Edgecumbe Drive.

Viral bear cub headed to Fortress of the Bear

Sitka’s “cuteness” factor is about to rise. An orphaned bear cub that’s become an Internet sensation is headed to the coastal Southeast community.

United Fishermen take on legislation, appointments

The United Fishermen of Alaska's board is meeting in Sitka to work on priorities for legislative and government-agency action, among other topics.

City commits to helping downtown businesses

Municipal officials say they’ll do their best to make sure cruise ship tourists are split evenly between two downtown docks.

Will Facebook’s famous bear cub move to Sitka?

A black bear cub that‘s become a Facebook star could find a new home in Sitka.

Small Southeast Alaska communities have some new elected officials

In small towns, big projects tend to directly impact community members. That inspires people to join the conversation.

Officials consider downtown tourism changes

The Sitka Assembly is taking up a request for a downtown tourist shuttle bus at its regular meeting Oct. 22.

Matt Gibbs on The Speaking Tube

Matt, from Air Station Sitka, was in the studio to talk about his Alaskan experience. He reached back to some hits from the 90s and we also got to hear some B sides along the way. It was great to fit him in before he ships off to Washington this fall. Listen to the whole show here:

Alaska Day: Just like it was in 1867, and some new traditions

On Friday(10/18/13), Steve Dalquist made sure Sitka upheld long-practiced Alaska Day traditions. He started the day early, first by raising the Russian flag on Castle Hill. Then he retrieved the canon that would lead the 9th infantry reenactors in the Alaska Day parade.

The art of being an Alaska Day greeter

In the days leading up to Alaska Day, TSA employees aren’t the only ones in uniform at Sitka’s Airport. There is also a committed group of ladies dressed in 1860s style day dresses. The hoop skirts, petticoats and decorative hats let you know that they share the same mission: getting visitors psyched for Alaska Day.