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Sitka Tribe says sockeye fishing at Redoubt will remain unchanged under Sealaska ownership

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 14, 2025 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Tribe plans to formalize an arrangement with Sealaska this summer, for management of the corporation’s lands in a popular subsistence fishing area. Redoubt sockeye – and urban bears – were two of the major topics at the semi-annual meeting of the Sitka Tribal Council and the Sitka Assembly this week (5-13-25). Read More

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

Candidate Statement: Lesa Way for STA Tribal Council

by KCAW News | Nov 8, 2019 | Election Coverage

Lesa Way is one of six candidates running for four open seats on the Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council, along with Martha Moses, Harvey Kitka, Blossom Twitchell, Lawrence “Woody” Widmark, and Gary Olson. STA holds an election on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.Read More

STA fills vacant seats with Gray and Way

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Dec 18, 2015 | Election Coverage, Syndicated

On Wednesday night (12-16-15), the Sitka Tribe of Alaska filled two vacant seats on the council at its regular meeting. After hearing verbal testimony from four candidates, the council appointed and swore in Clara Gray and Lesa Way to a two-year term. Read More