Unified home-rule city and borough on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska. Former capital of Russian America; now a fishing, tourism, and seafood processing hub with the Sitka Sound at its center.
Sitka, Alaska
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Sitka trains volunteer board members on open meetings, conflicts
The City and Borough of Sitka conducted mandatory training for its 16 boards and commissions, covering Alaska's Open Meetings Act, conflict of interest rules, and prohibited communications.
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Sitka fire chief urges return to COVID-19 precautions as cases surge
Fire Chief Craig Warren issued a public appeal Wednesday asking Sitkans to reinstate COVID-19 safety measures as case rates climb dramatically and schools close again.
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Sitka seeks vendors to manage record 480,000 cruise passengers in 2022
Sitka issued a Request for Information seeking vendors to provide traffic management, custodial services, and communications support for its projected record cruise season of 480,000 passengers in 2022.
by Alaska News2h ago2 min readAI
Sitka Floatplane Base Costs Double to $34M, Forcing Design Cuts
Construction costs for Sitka's planned floatplane base have more than doubled from $15 million to $34 million at the 35% design milestone, forcing the city to decide by year-end whether to increase local funding or dramatically reduce the facility's scope.
by Alaska News2h ago3 min readAI
Sitka Partners with Federal Labs to Chart Path to Net-Zero by 2050
Sitka is working with the U.S. Department of Energy and National Renewable Energy Laboratory to develop a renewable energy roadmap targeting 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
by Alaska News2h ago3 min readAI
Sitka's $110M electric debt: spreading infrastructure costs to 2050
Sitka carries $110 million in electric infrastructure debt—42% of its revenue requirement—which officials say is a necessary tool to spread costs over time rather than charging ratepayers upfront.
by Alaska News2h ago3 min readAI
