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‘The Kool-Aid is very strong’: How one class sparked a 20-year career for archeologist in Sitka

by Lauren Salemo | Jun 17, 2026 | Local News, Syndicated

This summer, Sitka’s downtown pedestrian seawalk is growing longer, extending from the library to the O’Connell Bridge. But before excavators and dump trucks can get to work, one expert needs to examine what’s underground. Read More

Shuttles now must park in separate zone at airport

by Meredith Redick | May 29, 2024 | Local News

Shuttle vans must now park in a designated area at Sitka’s airport instead of picking up passengers directly in front of the airport. Read More

Sitkans have until April 7 to comment on next phase of seawalk

by Katherine Rose | Apr 4, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitkans have until the end of this week to comment on the next phase of the Sitka Seawalk. Read More

Sitka road reopened after early morning rockslide

by Katherine Rose | Feb 12, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

A small rock slide occurred on Sawmill Creek Road early Monday morning (2-12-24), damaging the concrete partition between the hillside and the highway, and temporarily closing the road. Read More

State proposes changes to airport lease, including parking fees

by Katherine Rose | Oct 30, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

After 30 years, the city is renegotiating its airport lease with the state of Alaska, and some of the state’s proposed terms are giving assembly members pause. Among them: new parking fees, and a cut of airport concessions like restaurant and gift sales. All at a time when a multi-million dollar federal grant for airport expansion is in the balance. Read More