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Homeless Coalition set to complete Sitka's first permanent supportive housing community by late November

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Hítx’i Sáani (“Little Houses” in Lingít) Community will have 12 living units and a service building. The Sitka Homeless Coalition is contructing the project on Alaska Mental Health Trust land on Jarvis Street. Completion is set for late November. (SHC image) Denise Shaffer, Programs Director, and Andrew Hinton, Executive Director, of the Sitka Homeless Coalition join the Morning Interview to discuss the organization’s Shelter Sitka campaign. The…Sitka · Sitka Read Article

‘Trolling is what sustains us’: Pacific Salmon Commission testimony highlights importance of Chinook to Southeast

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Several people from across Southeast Alaska spoke during the Pacific Salmon Commission meeting about the importance of conservation and maintaining fisheries access to the region. (KCAW/McKenney) The Pacific Salmon Commission held a meeting in Sitka last month, where commissioners from Canada and the United States discussed Chinook salmon issues and approved an annual work plan for the coming year. Sveral people from across Southeast Alaska sp…Sitka · Sitka Read Article

Sitkan Escapes Injury as Tree Crushes House

Home owner Sam Skaggs pauses while describing his ordeal when a tree with a base diameter of around 5-feet fell directly on his house at around 2 a.m. today. (Courtesy/James Poulson, Daily Sitka Sentinel) A Sitka man narrowly escaped serious injury when gale-force winds early this morning pushed a large Sitka Spruce tree onto the roof of his home at 504 Charteris Street. Sam Skaggs told the Daily Sitka Sentinel on Monday that he was in bed and s…Sitka · Sitka Read Article

Municipal Administrator John Leach turns in resignation notice

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Sitka’s Municipal Administrator John Leach announced his intention to resign on Wednesday (10-29-25) after six years on the job. He will be leaving at the end of May of next year, hoping to give the city ample time for a smooth transition. KCAW’s Hope McKenney sat down with Leach on Friday to discuss his time in the role and what’s next. TRANSCRIPT: LEACH: What brought me to Sitka was my days in the Coast Guard. I was actually stationed over at …Coast Guard · Sitka Read Article

'Show the world what being Filipino means': Sitka High School's Barkadas Club hosts third annual Salo Salo

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Children (with some assistance from parents) play the game pabitin, grabbing as many treats as they can from the suspended rack (KCAW/Cotter) Over 100 Sitkans gathered at Blatchley Middle School for the 3rd annual Salo Salo event on Saturday, hosted by Sitka High School’s Filipino culture club, Barkadas. KCAW’s Ryan Cotter attended the event amongst newcomers and returning regulars alike, experiencing an afternoon full of games, song and dance, …Sitka · Sitka Read Article

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Homeless Coalition set to complete Sitka's first permanent supportive housing community by late November

‘Trolling is what sustains us’: Pacific Salmon Commission testimony highlights importance of Chinook to Southeast

Sitkan Escapes Injury as Tree Crushes House

Municipal Administrator John Leach turns in resignation notice

'Show the world what being Filipino means': Sitka High School's Barkadas Club hosts third annual Salo Salo

Sitkans working to address shutdown circumstances

Project Homeless Connect Returns to Support Unhoused Community Members

Teenager clipped in hit-and-run

STA to host 'Fall Family Festival' on Friday

The “Art Lunch Bunch” Renews Creative Energy in Sitka Middle School

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Homeless Coalition set to complete Sitka's first permanent supportive housing community by late November

‘Trolling is what sustains us’: Pacific Salmon Commission testimony highlights importance of Chinook to Southeast

Sitkan Escapes Injury as Tree Crushes House

Municipal Administrator John Leach turns in resignation notice

'Show the world what being Filipino means': Sitka High School's Barkadas Club hosts third annual Salo Salo

Sitkans working to address shutdown circumstances

Project Homeless Connect Returns to Support Unhoused Community Members

Teenager clipped in hit-and-run

STA to host 'Fall Family Festival' on Friday

The “Art Lunch Bunch” Renews Creative Energy in Sitka Middle School