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October 26, 2021: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by Katherine Rose | Oct 26, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (10-26-21), it will consider purchasing a $3 million dollar solid waste compactor that would compact Sitka’s garbage into “bails” to reduce the risk of shipping fires at sea. Read More

City officials ask public to help keep Blue Lake pristine

by KCAW News | May 22, 2018 | The Morning Interview

The Blue Lake Road reopened last week, but for the City of Sitka, increasing public access comes with a price. Maegan Bosak and Shilo Williams joined us to talk about how citizens can protect the Blue Lake Watershed. Read More

Trash funding short, but no rate increase for now

by Ed Schoenfeld, Coast Alaska | Sep 13, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka is spending a lot more than expected to get rid of its trash. The reason? Officials didn’t put enough money into their spending plans. Read More

Garbage rates likely to increase for first time in ten years

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 28, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Tuesday night (10-27-15), the Sitka Assembly approved a contract with Alaska Pacific Environmental Services to continue collecting Sitka’s garbage. The agreement does come with one important caveat: In their bid, Alaska Pacific said customer rates must increase by 21.3%. Read More

Sitka to rethink how it takes out the trash

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Feb 12, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday night authorized the city to spend up to $250,000 to develop a new solid waste management plan. The vote marks the start of a total reexamination of how Sitka deals with its trash. The study will cover everything from garbage and recycling to composting and bear problems. Read More