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Sitka Assembly candidate files suit against city over alleged social media censorship

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Austin Cranford filed the lawsuit in Alaska’s U.S. District Court on Aug. 18. (KCAW/McKenney) A candidate running for a seat on the Sitka Assembly is suing the city over what he claims were restrictions on his ability to comment on police department Facebook posts. Austin Cranford filed the lawsuit in Alaska’s U.S. District Court on Aug. 18. In the court filing, Cranford said in June, he told city officials that the Sitka Police Department was v…Sitka · Sitka Read Article

Sitkans will vote on economic study requirement for citizen initiatives

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A ballot proposition that would require economic impact studies for future citizen initiatives will go before Sitka voters in the municipal election this fall. On Monday, Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson announced that the initiative’s sponsors had gathered enough signatures for their proposal to be included on the ballot. 368 valid signatures were required and 418 were submitted. If approved by the Sitka voters, the economic impact studies must b…Tourism · Sitka Read Article

Moving on up: Sitka's first escalator unveiled in airport open house

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Sitkans ride Sitka’s first ever escalator to see the new waiting area at the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (KCAW/Cotter) Over 200 Sitkans gathered at the city’s airport on Saturday (8-16-25) for the long-awaited reveal of the community’s first ever escalator. KCAW’s Ryan Cotter attended the ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the modern marvel along with a brand new waiting area, and a mural honoring Lingít culture. Jose Figueroa rides the brand …Sitka · Sitka Read Article

BSA increase gives Sitka School Board breathing room as state considers change to funding formula

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When the Sitka School District opens its doors to students this week, it will be under different circumstances than expected, with an unanticipated increase in state funding. Earlier this month, the Alaska Legislature voted to override Governor Mike Dunleavy’s veto of around $51 million in school funding. The override increased the “base student allocation” or BSA to $700 dollars, an increase of about $200 per student. This last-minute increas…Sitka · Sitka Read Article

Sitka Tribe of Alaska invites families to shake off dreary weather at Fall Equinox Dance Party

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With a new indoor venue and renewed commitment to welcome attendees of all ages, Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s annual Fall Equinox event is ready to ring in the new season. Jean Swanson joins KCAW for the Morning Interview to speak about what attendees can expect for the Back to School Fall Equinox Dance Party, as well as other upcoming Sitka Tribe of Alaska programming from Zumba classes to intergenerational kayaking.Sitka · Sitka Read Article

Sitka Superior Court Judge Sentences Beth Lang to Seven Years for Driving Assault on Pedestrian - Alaska Native News

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(Sitka, AK) – Tuesday, Sitka Superior Court Judge Amanda Browning sentenced 47-year-old Beth Lang to seven years and six months of incarceration for severely injuring a pedestrian with her vehicle. On Aug. 20, 2024, a Sitka jury found Lang guilty of Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third […] The post Sitka Superior Court Judge Sentences Beth Lang to Seven Years for Driving Assault on Pedestrian appeared f…Sitka · Sitka Read Article

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Sitka Assembly candidate files suit against city over alleged social media censorship

Sitkans will vote on economic study requirement for citizen initiatives

Moving on up: Sitka's first escalator unveiled in airport open house

BSA increase gives Sitka School Board breathing room as state considers change to funding formula

Sitka Tribe of Alaska invites families to shake off dreary weather at Fall Equinox Dance Party

Sitka Police Sergeant Lance Ewers seeks school board seat

Highliner Coffee owner Sherri Blankenship runs for seat on Sitka Assembly

Sitka Assembly holds off on alcohol license petition

Highmark Marine lands Sitka haulout contract

Sitka Superior Court Judge Sentences Beth Lang to Seven Years for Driving Assault on Pedestrian - Alaska Native News

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Sitka Assembly candidate files suit against city over alleged social media censorship

Sitkans will vote on economic study requirement for citizen initiatives

Moving on up: Sitka's first escalator unveiled in airport open house

BSA increase gives Sitka School Board breathing room as state considers change to funding formula

Sitka Tribe of Alaska invites families to shake off dreary weather at Fall Equinox Dance Party

Sitka Police Sergeant Lance Ewers seeks school board seat

Highliner Coffee owner Sherri Blankenship runs for seat on Sitka Assembly

Sitka Assembly holds off on alcohol license petition

Highmark Marine lands Sitka haulout contract

Sitka Superior Court Judge Sentences Beth Lang to Seven Years for Driving Assault on Pedestrian - Alaska Native News