Category: Uncategorized

Sitka police host community conversation on use of force

by Hope McKenney | Mar 10, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

One of six indictments issued by a Sitka Grand Jury last month involved police use of force. Sitka’s interim police chief Chad Goeden said during a recent community conversation that fortunately, use of force is uncommon in Sitka. Read More

Three Southeast Alaska fishermen charged with intentionally sinking vessels

by KCAW News | Mar 5, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

Three Southeast Alaska fishermen have been charged with intentionally sinking their fishing boats in waters near Sitka and Petersburg. Read More

Young-growth lumber from the Tongass used for outdoor learning shelter at Pacific High School

by Hope McKenney | Feb 9, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

A load of young-growth lumber harvested from the Tongass National Forest boarded the Kennicott ferry from Petersburg to Sitka late last month. Its final destination? An outdoor learning shelter being constructed behind Pacific High School. Read More

City to partner with local group to finalize Parks and Rec master plan

by Hope McKenney | Jan 28, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

The City of Sitka will contract with a local group to help finalize a master plan for the Parks and Recreation program. When the assembly met on Tuesday, it approved the agreement with the Sitka Recreation Foundation (SRF). But a second agreement fell flat with most assembly members. Read More

Sitka officials keep 50-year friendship alive with visit to sister city in Japan

by Hope McKenney | Nov 6, 2025 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

Representatives from the City and Borough of Sitka visited Japan last month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its sister city relationship with Nemuro. Read More