Local News

State of the City report highlights a ‘year marked by progress’ for Sitka

by Hope McKenney | Jan 29, 2026

2025 was a year of progress for the City of Sitka, according to Municipal Administrator John Leach, who presented the annual State of the City report to the public on Wednesday (1-28-26).

Colorado woman indicted for gun theft from missing men’s float house

by KCAW News | Jan 28, 2026

A woman from Colorado was indicted last week (1-22-26) for allegedly stealing a number of guns from the home of the two mariners who went missing near Sitka last month.

City to partner with local group to finalize Parks and Rec master plan

by Hope McKenney | Jan 28, 2026

The City of Sitka will contract with a local group to help finalize a master plan for the Parks and Recreation program. When the assembly met on Tuesday, it approved the agreement with the Sitka Recreation Foundation (SRF). But a second agreement fell flat with most assembly members.

Education commissioner recommends ad hoc committee for MEHS

by Katherine Rose | Jan 28, 2026

Alaska’s education commissioner wants the State Board of Education and Early Development to form an ad hoc committee for Mt. Edgecumbe High School.

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Wearable Art Show returns to Sitka after one-year hiatus

Feb 2, 2026

The Wearable Arts Show is returning to Sitka after a one-year hiatus, featuring 19 designs from 16 designers, including one from Arizona and another from Washington.

Public comment open on federal subsistence review until February 13

Jan 31, 2026

The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior are conducting a review of the federal subsistence management program in Alaska. Alaskans can comment on the review through February 13.

Sentinel Sports: Basketball season heats up for Sitka and Mt. Edgecumbe teams

Jan 29, 2026

The Sitka High School and Mt. Edgecumbe High School basketball teams are in the thick of the season, with tournaments last weekend and a full schedule of local games this weekend.