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Thirty-three percent electric surcharge begins NOW

Electric rates in Sitka are going up over 30-percent, starting with the next billing cycle. The rate surcharge will stay in place for at least a year. Low water levels in the community’s two hydroelectric reservoirs forced the municipal utility last month to begin running its backup diesel generators all the time.

Ramp in question as assembly adopts Harrigan master plan

The City of Sitka now has a master plan for improvements to parking and traffic flow at Harrigan Centennial Hall – a plan that may, or may not include the existing boat launch ramp behind the building. For a process that has been contentious at times – particularly over the perceived loss of green space – Thursday’s assembly deliberation boiled down to the boat ramp.

Braveheart Bowls combines caring, eating, and art

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/interview_120111.mp3 Willow Moore discusses Monday’s (12-5-11) Braveheart Bowl fundraiser. Doors open at 5:30...

Thu Dec 1, 2011

https://www.kcaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/news_120111.mp3 IPHC staff scientists call for a 19-percent reduction in gulf halibut harvest next year. Rep. Bill Thomas counting on legislative experience to bring in Sitka...

Sitka GOP cites seniority in backing Thomas

Bill Thomas will likely have the support of Sitka’s local Republicans when the party holds its primary next August.

Thomas relies on experience to bring in Sitka voters

Sitkans took their first look this week at Bill Thomas, the Haines legislator who hopes to represent Sitka when district boundaries are redrawn in the Alaska legislature next year. Thomas, a Republican, has been in the legislature since 2004, where he’s currently the co-chair of the House Finance Committee. He addressed Sitka’s Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (11-30-11).