It’s early May, and five gray whales weave between the kelp as they feed on herring eggs in the water around our 20-foot inflatable boat. Researchers are taking photos to identify individual whales and measure how much weight they’ve gained since they arrived in the Sitka area about a month ago on their yearly migration…
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Sitkans send off ‘Ancestral Echoes’ canoe headed to Celebration
Sitka’s canoe is expected to arrive in Juneau on Tuesday morning along with canoes paddling from communities across the region.
Scientists identify mysterious ‘golden orb’ discovered off Alaska’s coast
The “golden orb” was discovered two miles deep by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration research ship while mapping the ocean floor in the summer of 2023.
After Sitka doctor is convicted of assaulting patients, a former Ketchikan colleague comes forward
Phoenix Johnson believes that if Dr. Richard McGrath’s actions had been addressed by Ketchikan Indian Community years ago, it could have prevented him from harming patients and medical staff in Sitka.
Pink Martini to perform Point House benefit concerts in Sitka, Juneau next month
Pink Martini will travel to Sitka and Juneau in April for two benefit concerts for Katlian Collective, a nonprofit working to revitalize Tlingit clan houses in Southeast.
Allen Marine shutters overnight cruise company Alaskan Dream Cruises
Alaskan Dream Cruises announced Wednesday that it has ceased operations and cancelled all future sailings.