Carrie Fenton first discovered that bats had moved into her Sitka home when one landed on her face.
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Southeast Alaska’s budworm infestation is still going, and they seem to be moving on to spruce trees
While budworms have been known to target hemlock trees, they seem to be moving on to spruce this year.
Good Samaritans rescue 3 after fishing boat sinks off Pelican
Two good Samaritan boats — the Cirus and the Lucky Strike — responded and pulled the Miss Amy’s crew from the water.
In Sitka, more cats than you’d expect have more toes than you’d expect
According to visiting veterinarian Nicole Caraway, Sitka’s lack of genetic diversity makes it a perfect breeding ground for the dominant trait.
Sitka’s Search and Rescue team rescues hiker after fall from footbridge
Search and Rescue Captain Matthew Hunter said the hiker had been crossing the first bridge on the trail when the railing gave way and the hiker fell.
Sitka’s drinking water places second at national taste championship
Sitka qualified for the national competition after winning Alaska’s title.