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A major fisheries advocate, Sitkan Tad Fujioka found dead in apparent bear mauling

Searchers from Sitka on Wednesday (10-30-24) recovered the body of a hunter who died in a brown bear attack. 50-year old Tad Fujioka was a commercial fisherman, and the chairman of the board of the Seafood Producers Cooperative, one of Sitka’s three large seafood processors. He was also an experienced and capable outdoorsperson.

Taxi company’s suit against city set to go to trial in November

The Sitka Police Department is under scrutiny in the Sitka District Court again, this time over allegations that the Chief of Police retaliated against a local taxi company. In September, a Sitka Superior Court judge found that by creating new rules for taxis, the police chief violated the separation of powers. But the city argues that the court’s interpretation of municipal law is incorrect.

Assembly postpones vote on cruise dock agreement

The city of Sitka has brokered a “Memorandum of Understanding” with the local cruise dock. And while some assembly members were on board with approving the agreement as-is, they postponed a vote until the next meeting after a number of community members said they needed more time to review the document. 

Alaska Beacon 2024 Voter Guide

Unsure how ranked-choice voting works? Wondering who's on the ballot for Congress? The Alaska Beacon 2024 Voter Guide has information on all races and ballot questions in the November 5 General Election.

Sitka wants your input on latest Strategic Plan update

John Leach is Sitka's municipal administrator. The Sitka Strategic Plan (adopted in 2022) is due for its second annual update. The document is a five-year guide to the community's top priorities. To give your feedback, take the survey.

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