Category: Local News

Studio Sketches: Jennifer Younger

by Katherine Rose | Jun 21, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka jewelry artist Jennifer Younger has been creating pieces for only the past few years, but in that time she’s garnered a local following for her work that blends traditional metal carving with her unique style. Read More

Rare species of North Pacific right whale carries a tune across the Bering Sea

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Jun 20, 2019 | Local News

One of the rarest whales in the world has been documented singing for the first time. Researchers say it could be lonely males seeking a mate in the Bering Sea. Read More

Russian ambassador seeks conversation, friendship in first visit to Sitka

by Nina Sparling | Jun 19, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov paid a visit to Sitka today, one of several Alaska stops on a history and culture tour. City officials welcomed him with a packed day of sightseeing, photo-ops, and more. Read More

Slippery slopes prove perilous for Sitka hikers

by Nina Sparling | Jun 17, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Several slip-ups on Sitka trails kept the Coast Guard and Search and Rescue teams busy this weekend. The Sitka Fire Department got calls on Saturday and Sunday about hikers in need of assistance. Read More

Carver and teacher, Abel Ryan, shares Tsimshian traditions

by Nina Sparling | Jun 14, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Abel Ryan is back where he started: Teaching art in the gallery of Sitka’s Sheldon Jackson Museum. The Tsimshian carver and engraver will be a familiar face to many locals. He’s been demonstrating traditional formline art and carving at the museum on and off for 16 years. Read More