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Sitka Assembly hopes for progress with bulk water sales
The Sitka Assembly won’t sell water rights to a company in Florida, yet. At its regular meeting on Tuesday (1-14-25), the assembly postponed a vote on a contract with Global Hydration LLC, in order to give another company with water rights time to make good on its contract.
Some uncertainty ahead for city budget in FY26
This year there’s a new unknown in the city's budget process: the assembly is worried about the financial impact of a possible ballot initiative to limit cruise tourism.
January 14, 2025: Here’s what’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight
When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (1-14-25), it will consider whether to sell water rights to a company out of Florida.
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Sitka’s administrator previews his ‘State of the City’ report
Sitka municipal administrator John Leach will deliver his annual "State of the City" report next Wednesday (1-22-25) at the Misfit Island Cafe. He previews some of the details.
Grammy-winning bluegrass group to play in Sitka
A Grammy Award-winning band is bringing bluegrass tunes to Sitka this week.
‘Hot Damned’ brings humor, and a bit of taboo, to Sitka for Valentine’s weekend
Sitka's Ramshackle Cabaret is staging "Hot Damned" Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15. VIP tickets ($50, limit 2 per person) go on sale 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19 at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
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U.S. Army apologizes to Wrangell Cooperative Association for bombarding village; not all clans accept apology
Major General Hilbert apologizes to Wrangell Cooperative Association on Jan. 11, 2025 for...
Saxman on boil-water advisory after water tank runs dry
The entrance to Saxman City Hall seen on October 31, 2024. (Michael Fanelli/KRBD) Saxman residents...
Tlingit & Haida awarded $3 million for coastal habitat restoration
Tlingit & Haida joined volunteers from the Ocean Conservancy and Sitka Sound Science Center...
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Anchorage police investigate fatal August assault against Texas man
Police are asking the public for information after Walton Hamilton, 51, was attacked by a group of...
Indigenous people raise questions over planned totem poles at Juneau glacier
At an open house Wednesday, some of the people the Mendenhall Glacier poles are meant to honor...
National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska
Officials hope the changes will better illustrate to communities when they should worry about cold...
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Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?
The FDA said “an extensive scientific review” found the products were found to pose...
Air traffic controllers rush to divert aircraft after Elon Musk’s rocket explodes
Debris streaking across the Caribbean appeared to cause confusion and delays.
A planet parade of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars shines in the skies this month
All month, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with...
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