Lincoln Street Archives

American Street has technically been a ‘one-way’ for months, but some Sitkans want it changed back

by KCAW News | Nov 18, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Some business owners on American Street in Sitka are asking that the city change its status from one-way, back to two-way. The conflict over the downtown route came up at a recent Police and Fire Commission meeting, and commission members weighed in. Read More

Sitka’s Lake/Lincoln Street intersection may get makeover next year

by Katherine Rose | Sep 2, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s made it over the hump of what was originally predicted to be the busiest cruise season in the town’s history. And while there’s still over a month to go, city officials are already exploring changes for next year. At the top of the list: Sitka’s busiest intersection may be getting a makeover. Read More

City raises Lincoln Street closure threshold to 4000 cruise passengers

by Katherine Rose | Jun 16, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Since the beginning of the summer cruise season, the city has been closing the street to through traffic on days when 3,000 or more cruise passengers are in town. Beginning next week, the threshold will increase to 4,000. Read More

Assembly adopts tourism plan with Lincoln Street closure

by Katherine Rose | Feb 10, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

With just two months until the first cruise ships arrive, the Sitka Assembly finally has a plan to see the city through its biggest tourist boom in years. And that plan includes closing one of Sitka’s main thoroughfares on days with high cruise traffic. Read More