$550K federal grant a first step toward improving street safety in Sitka
City staff hope to make Sitka’s streets safer, with the help of half-a-million dollars in federal grant funding.
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Tag: Melissa Henshaw
Survey closing July 8: Strategic plan will be Sitka’s roadmap for the next five years
Sitka's government relations director Melissa Henshaw and SSW Consulting's Sara Wilson give a broad overview of the city's strategic plan, including a timeline, focus group opportunities, the difference between a comprehensive plan and a strategic plan, why the public should care, and the importance of participating in the survey.
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City officials discuss plans for boom tourism year in 2022
City Administrator John Leach and Public and Govt. Relations Director Melissa Henshaw joined KCAW's Meredith Redick to discuss how the city is preparing for next year's record-breaking tourist season. Listen here:
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Sitkans experience widespread power outage early Friday
Many Sitkans experienced a brief power outage shortly after midnight on Friday morning (4-30-21).
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New federal program to help remote Alaska communities with renewable energy infrastructure
Concerns around energy independence and high costs have led many places in rural Alaska to look for renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. The Department of Energy recently announced a new program to help remote communities find clean energy solutions. The Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project or ETIPP will help five Alaska towns explore everything from hybrid fishing vessels to reducing reliance on diesel.
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