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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

City will bid to run paid parking program at Sitka’s airport

by Hope McKenney | Oct 16, 2025 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

Sitkans are one step closer to paying for parking at the local airport. That’s after the Sitka Assembly directed the city to submit a bid to the state to lease a lot for paid parking at the Rocky Gutierrez Airport at its meeting Tuesday night (10-14-25). Read More