Rocky De La Fuente was the only presidential hopeful in the state for the democratic caucus. And he brought his campaign – with its dark horse ambitions – to Sitka.
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Researcher says state ferries benefit more than they cost
There are more people from Palmer and Wasilla using the ferry than from Sitka — than from Haines, even. And there are more residents of Fairbanks using the ferry than residents of Wrangell and Petersburg.
Mount Edgecumbe school gets new superintendent
Janelle Vanasse of Bethel has been named superintendent and director of of Mount Edgecumbe, the state-run boarding school in Sitka. Vanasse will replace Bill Hutton, who retires June 30.
140 minutes to fish thousands of tons of Sitka Sound herring
There are 48 active permit holders in the 2016 fishery. Owning a herring permit is a little like owning a silver mine.
Alaska Native Sisterhood, Brotherhood urge racial equity in Sitka schools
Alaska Native knowledge is becoming more valued in Sitka’s schools but there’s still much work to be done toward racial equity. That’s the message members of the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood delivered to the Sitka School Board at its regular meeting Monday nigh
JDHS boys take home basketball title in Sitka
Juneau took the lead from the opening tip-off and never looked back. Brief rallies by the Falcons brought the game to within 11 points, but a strong inside game by the Crimson Bears won the day.