LIGHTS OUT – Steller sea lions nap on the number 2 light near the Japonski Island causeway today. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)

 

Two Bodies Found In Boat Recovery
02 Jun 2023 00:11

By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Troopers said today the bodies of two women have been re [ ... ]

Sitka Tourism Task Force Gets to Work
02 Jun 2023 00:11

By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The Sitka Tourism Task Force at its first work session W [ ... ]

Sitka Softball Earns State Tourney Berth
02 Jun 2023 00:09

  y GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Sports Editor The Sitka High Lady Wolves softball team rebounded f [ ... ]

June 1, 2023, Community Happenings
01 Jun 2023 18:10

Vendor Signup Underway For Sitka Farmers Market Vendor registration is open for  the 16th annual  [ ... ]

June 1, 2023, Police Blotter
01 Jun 2023 18:06

Police Blotter The following calls were logged as of 8 a.m. today. May 31 At 12:51 a.m. a caller  [ ... ]

Names Released In Boat Sinking
31 May 2023 23:58

By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Alaska State Troopers this morning released the names of [ ... ]

Fishing to Open July 1 – Except for Chinook
31 May 2023 23:58

By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The summer troll season for coho and chum salmon will op [ ... ]

Sitka High Wins State Track & Field Title
31 May 2023 23:58

By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Sports Editor Racing against competitors from across Alaska, the Sitka [ ... ]

Summit to Explore Ways to Improve Trails
31 May 2023 23:55

By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Staff Writer As summer approaches and snow recedes farther into the mo [ ... ]

May 31, 2023, Community Happenings
31 May 2023 19:22

Trail Master Workshop Set The first Sitka Trail master workshop, a free two-day training, is slate [ ... ]

May 31, 2023, Police Blotter
31 May 2023 19:20

The following calls were logged as of 8 a.m. today. May 30 At 12:25 a.m. a man was reported sleepi [ ... ]

Boat Sinking Leaves Four Aboard Missing
31 May 2023 00:14

By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The Coast Guard suspended its search Monday night for fo [ ... ]

Seven-Year-Old Angler Leads Salmon Derby
31 May 2023 00:13

By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Seven-year-old Caleb Gray recalled his reaction to catch [ ... ]

Grand Slam Propels Sitka to Region V Title
31 May 2023 00:11

By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Sports Editor Undeterred by foul weather and a muddy playing field, Si [ ... ]

May 30, 2023, Police Blotter
30 May 2023 20:39

The following calls were logged as of 8 a.m. today. May 26 At 6:14 a.m. a man was reported refusin [ ... ]

May 30, 2023, Community Happenings
30 May 2023 20:38

Music Festival Cafe Concert Set Sitka Music Festival will offer a Café Concert 6:30 p.m. Wednesda [ ... ]

Charter Boat Sinks
29 May 2023 21:35

By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer An intensive search was under way today in Sitka Sound f [ ... ]

Judge Denies Stay In SE Troll Ruling
27 May 2023 00:01

SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Matt Donohoe, Alaska Trollers Association board president,  [ ... ]

Sitka Salmon Derby To Launch Saturday
27 May 2023 00:00

By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Staff Writer Anglers with a passion for catching king salmon are geari [ ... ]

Musicians, Listeners Gather For Sitka Festival
26 May 2023 23:59

By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer Performances by cellist Zuill Bailey, musicians from the [ ... ]

Sitka Stymies Ketchikan in Softball Opener
26 May 2023 23:57

By GARLAND KENNEDY Sentinel Staff Writer Leading off in the Region V softball tournament Thursday, [ ... ]

May 26, 2023, Police Blotter
26 May 2023 21:51

The following calls were logged as of 8 a.m. today. May 25 At 1 a.m. a caller reported a boy being [ ... ]

May 26, 2023, Community Happenings
26 May 2023 18:29

  limate Connection: Decarbonizing cruise ship emissions It likely will require international c [ ... ]

Justice Dept. Joins SE Salmon Lawsuit
25 May 2023 22:58

By SHANNON HAUGLAND Sentinel Staff Writer The National Marine Fisheries Service filed a notice of  [ ... ]

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AK COVID-19

At a Glance

(updated 5-30-2023)

By Sentinel Staff

The state Department of Health and Social Services has posted the following update on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alaska as of 12:15 pm Tuesday, May 30.

New cases as of Tuesday: 165

Total cases (cumulative) statewide – 298,078

Total (cumulative) deaths – 1,468

Case Rate per 100,000 – 22.64

To visit the Alaska DHSS Corona Response dashboard website click here.

COVID in Sitka

The Sitka community level is now "Low.'' Case statistics are as of Tuesday.

Case Rate/100,000 – 58.70

Cases in last 7 days – 5

Cumulative Sitka cases – 3,424

Deceased (cumulative) – 10

The local case data are from Alaska DHSS.

 

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20 YEARS AGO

June 2003

After taking an opening-day lead in the Sitka Salmon Derby last Saturday, Mike Bagley wondered how long his 47.6-pound king salmon would remain the top fish. When the derby closed Sunday night, Bagley was declared the winner. ... Kathy Miller was runner-up with a 45.7-pound fish; Craig Taylor third with a 43.6 pounder; and Joe Mudry fourth at 40 pounds.

 

50 YEARS AGO

June 1973

Some 35 high-ranking foreign diplomats will be in Sitka Saturday, part of a statewide tour. ... The New Archangel Dancers will perform for the group at the Centennial Building.

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