Alana Peterson Archives

Bear safety, e-bikes among top tribal concerns during joint meeting of Sitka’s governments

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 8, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

The disproportionate amount of tickets for bear-related garbage infractions in the Indian River neighborhood, as well as many other issues, were discussed in this October's Government-to-Government meeting between the Sitka Tribe and the Sitka Assembly. Read More

Economy got you down? Entrepreneurs say now is the time for innovation

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 14, 2018 | Local News

Business owners Brit Galanin and Alana Peterson took the lead in Sitka for Alaska Startup Week. They told the Sitka Chamber of Commerce (11-14-18) that Sitka -- while a good place for entrepreneurship -- needs a more collaborative and supportive environment for people taking risks starting up businesses. Read More

Spruce Root, Inc. supports entrepreneurs from the ground up

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 6, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

Five years on, a regional CDFI -- or Community Development Financial Institution -- has over $3 million in lending capital and a portfolio of 12 loans. Interim director Alana Peterson shared the organization's success with the Sitka Chamber of Commerce recently (4-4-18). Read More

Alder takes a (beautiful) seat at the small-scale logging table

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 5, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

The fast-growing hardwood was once maligned by loggers as a trash tree. But as the industry shifts toward smaller-diameter second-growth, alder is showing economic potential -- as seen in Sitka's Back Door Cafe (Part 1 of 2).Read More

Backdoor Cafe changes hands

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Jun 20, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

This week marked the changing of the guard at a downtown Sitka institution. After eighteen years, the Backdoor Café is in new hands. And the owners say the new Backdoor will be the same as the old Backdoor -- only better. Read More