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Three Sitkans indicted in May for charges ranging from weapon misconduct to assault

by Katherine Rose | May 31, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Three Sitkans were indicted in May for charges ranging from misconduct involving a weapon to sexual assault. Read More

Search effort, bad weather contribute to a subdued opening weekend for Sitka derby

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 30, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

The loss of a charter fishing boat on Sunday (5-28-23) came during the middle of the first weekend of the 68th Annual Sitka Salmon Derby. The contest continued, while many boats helped in the search, and everyone hoped for positive news. Read More

Coast Guard suspends search for remaining victims of charter boat accident near Sitka

by Katherine Rose | May 29, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

One person is dead, and another four are missing and presumed lost after their charter fishing vessel sank in rough seas near Sitka on Sunday. An extensive air and sea search turned up no sign of the missing individuals. The Coast Guard suspended operations on Monday evening. Read More

DOJ will appeal court order forcing troll fishery closure

by Katherine Rose | May 29, 2023 | Local News

The United States Department of Justice will appeal a federal court order forcing the closure of the commercial king salmon troll fishery in Southeast Alaska. Read More

Code change could open up busking to wider range of youth performers at Harrigan Centennial Hall

by KCAW News | May 29, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

When summer tourists arrive at Harrigan Centennial Hall, they’re often greeted by a handful of youthful entertainers. But an effort to expand the qualifications for who can busk at the tourist hub downtown brought up a tough question at the Sitka Assembly meeting on Tuesday. What is entertainment, anyway, and who gets to make that call? Read More