Category: Local News

Sitka Assembly asked to weigh in on remaining beer and wine license

by Katherine Rose | Sep 24, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly was faced with a difficult choice at its meeting on Tuesday (9-22-26) when it was asked to recommend one of two local businesses for the community’s last available beer and wine license. Read More

Sitka Assembly directs windfall funds to downtown thoroughfare upgrades

by Hope McKenney | Sep 24, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

The Sitka Assembly at its meeting Tuesday voted to direct a multi-million-dollar state grant toward upgrading Lincoln Street. The money will go toward things like widened sidewalks, Seawalk connectivity, lighting, and drainage. Read More

Sitka gaining jobs as resident workforce shrinks

by Katherine Rose | Sep 23, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

Jobs and wages in Sitka are up this year. That’s according to an economic report presented by the Sitka Economic Development Association last week (9-16-26). While the numbers reflect a booming business economy, other data point to a shrinking workforce, with roughly 40 percent being non-residents. Read More

Sitka Assembly votes to make ADUs easier to build

by Hope McKenney | Sep 23, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly is pursuing another solution to help with Sitka’s housing crisis. Sponsors of a new ordinance say while it isn’t going to completely solve the problem, it’s a step in the right direction. Read More