Sitka courthouse Archives

Edgecumbe students take the stand for Color of Justice

by Meredith Redick | Dec 7, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus went on the stand in Sitka recently as part of the 2023 Color of Justice program. For an afternoon, students at Mt. Edgecumbe High School took on the roles of judges, attorneys and witnesses for a mock trial aimed at encouraging students to consider legal careers. Read More

‘Herring Protectors’ gather at Sitka’s courthouse as commercial fishery gears up

by Katherine Rose | Mar 19, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

Herring season is underway in Sitka, and a commercial fishery is likely to happen, after a two-year hiatus. Earlier this week, demonstrators gathered outside Sitka’s courthouse, to catch the attention of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, calling for changes to management of the fishery. Read More

Judge to rule ‘quickly’ following herring hearing

by Katherine Rose | Feb 20, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

Superior court judge Daniel Schally on Tuesday (2-19-19) heard oral arguments on a request for an injunction brought by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska. If granted, the injunction could force the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to change policies and delay the fishery, which is only weeks away. Read More

With climate change case in limbo, Sitkans organize youth rally

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 30, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The United States Supreme Court was scheduled to hear a high profile climate lawsuit yesterday, but last week--Juliana vs. the United States--was put on hold. The 21 youth plaintiffs are suing the federal government for harming the climate. Youth in Sitka think their case is on the right track and held a climate rally in solidarity. Read More

Jude Pate named Sitka Superior Court judge, joins Magistrate Rachel Jones

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Mar 26, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

There are new faces behind the bench at the Sitka courthouse. Last month attorney Jude Pate was appointed to the superior court bench. New Sitka magistrate Rachel Jones took over in late September. Read More