ENGULFED – A house on Bart Island, in Thimbleberry Bay, is consumed by fire Wednesday evening. The Sitka Fire Department was able to prevent the house at right from catching fire. No one was injured in the fire. Twenty firefighters were dispatched to the island, which is accessed by a foot bridge and a series of dirt driveways, about 1,000 feet from Sawmill Creek Road. (Photo provided by Dave Moore)
By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
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Sentinel Staff Writer
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola has included $5.8 million for [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
The city announced Wednesday that $62,795 was stolen [ ... ]
By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Staff Writer
A day of street performances, art, food and music, cap [ ... ]
By JAMES BROOKS,
CLAIRE STREMPLE and
YERETH ROSEN
Alaska Beacon
The 33rd Alaska State Legislature [ ... ]
By YERETH ROSEN
Alaska Beacon
The Alaska Legislature has passed a bill that combines carbon sto [ ... ]
Sitka police received the following calls by 8 a.m. today:
May 15
Shortly after noon, callers complain [ ... ]
U.S. Coast Guard
Sets Town Hall
On Boat Accident
The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a town hall 5-8 p.m. to [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
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By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Staff Writer
Living amid craggy peaks and remnant glaciers, Southea [ ... ]
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Sentinel Staff Writer
In the play opening Thursday at the Sitka Performing [ ... ]
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Alaska Beacon
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Sitka police received the following calls by 8 a.m. today:
May 14
At 7:46 a.m. a reckless driver was r [ ... ]
Life Celebration
For Carl Peterson
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By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
The Alaska Department of Education is taking public c [ ... ]
By SHANNON HAUGLAND
Sentinel Staff Writer
Sitka’s pent-up demand for swim lessons was in full [ ... ]
By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Sports Editor
Racing against schools from across Southeast in the l [ ... ]
By Sentinel Staff
Sitka’s softballers split a three-game series with Juneau-Douglas Friday a [ ... ]
By CLAIRE STREMPLE
Alaska Beacon
Members of the Alaska Senate approved a bill that would increa [ ... ]
Sitka police received the following calls by 8 a.m. today:
May 13
At 12:43 a.m. an out-of-town caller [ ... ]
Robin Klanott, 61
Dies in Anchorage
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Sentinel Staff Writer
The Assembly is winding up work on the city budgets f [ ... ]
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Alaska Beacon
Alaska state lawmakers are preparing for a final vote on a bill t [ ... ]
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Daily Sitka Sentinel
July 6, 2020, Community Happenings
Retreat Saturday
For School Board
The Sitka School Board and Interim Superintendent John Holst will have a retreat in the District Office Board Room noon-5 p.m. Saturday, July 11.
No business will be conducted.
Dance Party Set
On Zoom July 17
Dancers and non-dancers alike can register for the 8-10 p.m. July 17 Friday Night Dance Party on Zoom.
The dance is free and all ages are welcome. Michelle Putz and Perry Edwards will host the dance and provide different genres of music from several decades.
The dance and Zoom meeting are sponsored by the Sitka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
To attend, register by Friday morning, July 17, at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYufuytrzwiGtyrpA5_o8GnD4dikn65dGk0. After registering, individuals will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Contact Michelle at 747-2708 for information.
The Sitka Community Land Trust will hold its next regular meeting Monday, July 13th, 6-8pm, on a Zoom call. The public is encouraged to attend. The SCLT is a non-profit organization that relies on community support and participation. For more information about joining the virtual meeting, contact Mim McConnell at 738-2888.
City Electric On
Summer Rates
Summer rates for electricity consumption went into effect July 1.
Residents are reminded due to the COVID-19 pandemic the lower winter rates were extended for all bills issued through June 30, the city said. For billings beginning July 1, residential and general service-small rates are $.1918 per kWh through Oct. 31, after which the winter rate of $.1204 will go into effect.
Tax Valuations
Billing Extended
Because of the COVID-19 related extension of the appeal period for property tax valuations in Sitka, the 2020 property tax bills will not be issued in early July as they usually are.
The city said they will likely be issued late July to mid-August. Taxpayers will have 60 days from the day that bills are issued to remit payment. Contact the tax office with any questions at 747-1853.
Health Networking
Lunch on Friday
The Sitka Health Summit Coalition’s monthly Wooch.een (together in Tlingit) health networking and learning meeting will be held virtually noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, by way of Zoom.
The purpose is to spark partnerships and to promote cross sector collaboration, learning, and networking to improve well-being in Sitka. For information go to sitkahealthsummit.org. To join the meeting, contact Amanda Roberts at amandar@searhc.org for the Zoom meeting connect information.
Sheldon Jackson
Museum to Open
The Sheldon Jackson Museum will move into the next stage of reopening, to full capacity, starting July 8.
Reservations will no longer be necessary. Public hours will remain noon-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Continued guidelines to ensure the safety of the community include:
–Employees will wear face coverings while serving the public
–Cash-less and receipt-less admissions are encouraged.
–Members of the public are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings. When available, face coverings will be provided.
–Social distancing of at least 6 feet should be maintained between individuals and household groups.
–Public programs and guided tours, remain cancelled
–No member of the public displaying symptoms of COVID-19 may be present in the museum. Signage reflecting this will be posted at the museum entry. No employee displaying symptoms of COVID-19 may come to work.
–Employees will wash their hands frequently and members of the public are encouraged to do the same. Hand sanitizer will be available for staff and patrons.
–High-touch surfaces will be sanitized at least daily.
–Sneeze guards are installed at the front desk of the museum.
The museum is compliant with state mandates https://covid19.alaska.gov/health-mandates/ pertaining to Alaska State Libraries, Archives, and Museums.
Admission is: general adult, $5; senior (65 & older), $4; youth (18 years & younger), and Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum and ASM passholders, free.
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20 YEARS AGO
May 2004
Photo caption: Jimmy Bracket, second mate of the new fast ferry Fairweather gives a tour of the $36 million ship to Sitkans Leslie Pellett and Jeff vonRekowski Thursday. The 235-foot ferry can carry 35 cars and 150 passengers, go as fast as 42 knots and consumes 560 gallons of fuel an hour.
50 YEARS AGO
May 1974
Two changes have been announced in the cruise ship schedules. The first ship to arrive in Sitka will be the Xanadu on May 26, and an additional voyage of the Arcadia will be on Sept. 21, which will mean two ships in port here at the same time: the Arcadia and the Spirit of London. Sitka will have two cruise ships in port on seven days this summer.