The State of Alaska is auctioning off land in a new subdivision near Sitka. It’s part of Sitka’s first state land sale in over 25 years, according to records from the Department of Natural Resources.
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The Scientist in Residency Fellowship brings scientists to Sitka to engage with the local community. Current scientist-in-residence and social scientist Max Izenberg is focusing on the landslide warning system and dashboard and connecting with residents about landslide insurance.
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According to the city’s COVID-19 dashboard, four women and two men tested positive between April 6 and April 11. All of them are Sitka residents, and all but one had symptoms at the time of testing.
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Despite decades of efforts, Sitka has no homeless shelter. The latest attempt by the Sitka Homeless Coalition fell through after the organization couldn’t find a space to rent. Now, the Coalition is turning to a possible tiny home community instead to help tackle chronic homelessness.
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Last December, a record-breaking storm caused landslides and flooding around Southeast Alaska. In the roughly 100-person town of Tenakee Springs, the storm destroyed a bridge that provides vital access for a handful of residents. Now, the community’s turning to online fundraising to help rebuild it.
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Raven Radio’s Spring Membership Drive is happening April 5th-April 10th. Now is the time to...
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The Herring Protectors is a grassroots collective that advocates for the protection of herring in Sitka Sound. The group is hosting an outdoor event for the community to honor the herring on April 10 at 1 p.m.
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The man triggered the slide during his descent, according to a report to the Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center. Two other skiers in his group used avalanche transceivers to locate him.
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On the heels of one of the first live music shows in Sitka in over a year, Sitka Fine Arts Camp presents a piano concert with New York pianist Robert Fleitz 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at the Sitka Performing Arts Center
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More than a year into the pandemic, many Sitkans have struggled with stress and uncertainty. Sitka Counseling is asking people to reflect on what has helped them through this challenging time and share their stories with the community.
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