Steven Eisenbeisz Archives

With an unexpected ship, Thursday May 2 will be Sitka’s biggest day of the summer cruise season

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 1, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Thursday (5-2-24) will be the biggest day of the 2024 cruise season in Sitka. The unscheduled arrival of a third ship will put the projected passenger count at 9,300. Disembarking crew members could push the total number of visitors into five figures. During a joint meeting of the Sitka Tribal Council and Sitka Assembly Tuesday evening (4-30-24), Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz said the big day was not part of the city's game plan. Read More

‘Visit Sitka’ wins funding for another year, but assembly skeptics signal change is needed

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 29, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated, Tourism

Visit Sitka is funded largely through the bed tax, but some on the assembly feel it's become too focused on cruise tourism. At a recent work session, members discussed whether Visit Sitka should be overhauled, and put out to bid. Read More

Bear safety, e-bikes among top tribal concerns during joint meeting of Sitka’s governments

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 8, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

The disproportionate amount of tickets for bear-related garbage infractions in the Indian River neighborhood, as well as many other issues, were discussed in this October's Government-to-Government meeting between the Sitka Tribe and the Sitka Assembly. Read More

Surplus sales tax revenue could fund one-time utility credits for Sitkans

by Katherine Rose | Oct 25, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitkans may see a credit on their utility accounts soon, thanks to a sales tax surplus. When the Sitka assembly met last night (10-24-23), it approved a one-time $300 residential utility subsidy on first reading. But not all assembly members were certain that a one-time payout was the right path forward. Read More