When the Sitka Assembly and the school board met last week to discuss next year’s school district budget, the news from Canada cast considerable uncertainty over how much funding would be available.
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For Sitka tourism businesses, the 2021 season is fraught with uncertainty
The 2021 season has left many in a holding pattern, especially those that rely on the cruise ship industry.
For moderators of a Sitka Facebook group, keeping it civil can feel like a full-time job
When Kathryn Daum came up with the idea for the Facebook group Sitka Chatters with her friend Sam back in 2013, she never imagined it would grow to an important community forum with over 9,000 members.
Sitka artist becomes first Indigenous winner of the ‘Oscars of kids books’
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the artist of the most distinguished children’s picture book. Goade, who is Tlingit, is the first Indigenous person to win the award.
Researchers confirm location of 200-year-old Tlingit fort in Sitka
The fort was built following the Battle of Old Sitka in 1802 when the Kiks.ádi ousted Russian colonists from a site around seven miles north. Its exact location was uncertain until now.
Yakutat police department’s updated use-of-force policy addresses chokeholds and de-escalation tactics
The policy changes promote the use of de-escalation techniques, tell officers to seek medical care when needed, and require them to terminate force as soon as a person is compliant.