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Sealaska Corp. announces $10.5 million in dividends

The Sealaska regional Native corporation will distribute $10.5 million to shareholders in November. That brings the 2016 total payout to a $26.4 million.

UPDATE: City postpones Jeff Davis opening

The city has postponed re-opening Jeff Davis Street in the evening hours. On Friday (10-28-16), the city sent out a press release saying the road would be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to through traffic. But residents on Jeff Davis Street voiced concerned about pedestrian safety.

Students learn a delicious lesson in local cuisine

Agriculture has never been a strong suit for rainy Southeast Alaska, so a farm-to-table event might not sound too exciting, but throw in some locally-caught king salmon, and suddenly you’ve got gourmet potential. Downloadable audio.

STA Candidate Statement: Michael Baines

Michael Baines is the current Tribal Council Chairman, running for re-election. All Tribal Council Candidates have been offered this opportunity to prepare a statement.

Coast Guard’s Haunted Ship ‘scary even with the lights on’

Ensign Megan Toomey says the crew has been working for a week turning the USCG Cutter Maple into a totally terrifying Halloween venue. "It's scary even with the lights on," she says. The Haunted Ship is open 6-10 PM Fri Oct 28. The donation of canned food or school supplies is encouraged!Downloadable audio.

‘Moonlight Madness,’ Trick-or-Treating on Lincoln St. this week

Rachel Roy, with the Sitka Chamber of Commerce, discusses plans for this year's Moonlight Madness event (6-8 PM Thu Oct 27) and Trick-or-Treating (4-6 PM Mon Oct 31) at downtown retailers.

Nervis Rex returns to Raven’s Stardust Ball Saturday

Anchorage-base Nervis Rex will be back to play this year's Stardust Ball & Lip Sync Extravaganza (7-12 AM, Sat Oct 29 at Harrigan Centennial Hall. It's Sitka's biggest party! Tickets $35 at Old Harbor Books.Downloadable audio.

City to buy emergency transformer for Medvejie Hatchery

The Sitka Assembly permitted the city to sell an unusable transformer at the Medvejie Hatchery. The transformer, which was intended to replace 35-year-old units, has a fatal design flaw and can't be used. At the same time, they authorized staff to purchase a new transformer for immediate installation.

As election nears, District 35 candidates go on offense

With a little less than two weeks to go, the candidates to represent Sitka and Petersburg in the Alaska House of Representatives have sharpened the language they’re using to distinguish themselves for voters.

Blue Lake powers Sitka, while Green Lake awaits repair

While the Green Lake power station remains closed, all of Sitka’s energy needs are being met by the Blue Lake Dam. Utility Director Bryan Bertacchi updated the Sitka Assembly on the town’s power situation during its regular meeting this week (10-25-16). The Green Lake plant was shut down on October 17th, when an intake gate failed during a routine inspection.