Category: Commentary

Tribal candidate statement: Sonya L. Smith

Tribal candidate statement: Sonya L. Smith

by KCAW News | Nov 8, 2024 |

"Overall I see alcoholism and other drugs have impacted Sitka’s service delivery programs for healthcare in the following ways: 1. mental health, 2. suicide, 3. family dysfunction and separation. As Tribal citizens we need to bridge this gap between healthcare and culture." -- Sonya Smith Read More
Commentary: Project 2025 poses alarming threat to Alaska

Commentary: Project 2025 poses alarming threat to Alaska

by Tory O'Connell Curran | Oct 8, 2024 |

My name is Tory OʼConnell Curran and this is my opinion. Alaskans may vote early beginning October 21st. Voting for Trump and Vance includes supporting Project 2025, the Presidential Transition Project of the Heritage Foundation. I would like to highlight a few things that would mean for Alaskans that you might not be aware of:  Read More
Commentary: The numbers are too high

Commentary: The numbers are too high

by Martina Kurzer | Jan 26, 2024 |

My name is Martina Kurzer. I have lived in Sitka since 1995. We have heard a lot recently about the question what number of cruise ship passengers would be appropriate to maintain a robust economy in our home town. I presented my thoughts at the tourism task force town hall meeting and was asked to let more people know about them. Read More
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