Samson Tug & Barge takes over Northland facilities in Southeast
Samson Tug & Barge is gearing up for a major expansion on November 8th. The family-run shipping company is taking over the role of Northland Services in Southeast Alaska.
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Author: Emily Forman, KCAW
Big Japan quake no threat to coastal Alaska, B.C.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer says there’s no danger of a big wave hitting coastal Alaska.
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Groundskeeper charged with attempting to poison brown bears
Wildlife Troopers say they’ve charged the Sea Mountain Golf Course groundskeeper for attempting to poison brown bears. The poison could be what killed two dogs that died after visiting the area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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