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New animal control officer: ‘We’re starting fresh’

by Meredith Redick | Apr 30, 2025 | Local News, Syndicated

After months of turmoil surrounding the animal shelter, Sitka has a new animal control officer. April Wheldon is a former veterinary technician and dog owner. She says she wants to rebuild trust with the Sitka community. Read More

January 9, 2023: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by KCAW News | Jan 9, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

Sitka’s assembly will begin the job search for a new city attorney soon. Municipal Attorney Brian Hanson is retiring at the end of June. Read More

Troopers, police searching for missing person in Sitka

by KCAW News | Jan 3, 2024 | Local News

Alaska State Troopers and Sitka Police are searching for a 28-year-old man who was last seen more than a week ago in Sitka. Read More

Amid police staffing shortage, hostile workplace allegations resurface at recent assembly meeting

by Katherine Rose | Dec 28, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s police department remains seriously short-staffed. Chief Robert Baty argues that police departments across the country are struggling to recruit and retain officers. But when he gave his quarterly report to the Sitka Assembly on December 26, he was met with grievances from former staff and their families who say the staffing shortage points to a hostile work culture at the local level rather than national trends. Read More