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The $8.1 million question: How much boatyard can Sitka build?

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 23, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Now that the Gary Paxton Industrial Park has the cash to build a marine haul out, board members have to find a path forward that both meets voter expectations and accommodates as much of Sitka's fleet as possible. Read More

Finding a new Commissioner of Education tops board’s agenda during Sitka meeting

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 6, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Unlike other commissioners who are appointed directly by the governor, the Commissioner of Education is nominated by the state Board of Education. The board will be setting up an executive search at its meeting in Sitka on Wednesday (9-7-22). Read More

Winter storms threaten mill-era landfills at Sitka’s industrial park

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 19, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s industrial park has an unexpected trash problem. Winter storms have uncovered a previously unknown landfill at the former mill site, and debris is already spilling into Sawmill Creek. And another landfill -- which everyone already knew about -- might be failing. Read More

Despite public concerns, Sitka boatyard proposal moves on to city hall

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 29, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

A proposal for a new marine haul out and boatyard is on its way to the Sitka Assembly, for consideration in May. The board of the Gary Paxton Industrial Park on Monday (4-27-20) evaluated a pair of competing proposals for a new marine services center at the park, and sent the high scorer on to city hall. Board members, working under a fast timeline, hope the city will refine the plan before committing to it. Read More