Boards, Committees, and Commission Opportunities
12/6/2024
For more information, please call the Deputy Municipal Clerk at 907-747-1826. Apply now at www.cityofsitka.com/boards-commissions
Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting Cancelled
12/5/2024
The regularly scheduled Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting for December 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be on January 9, 2025.
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
12/5/2024
The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive. Agenda items include: Commercial Recreational Land Use Plan. The meeting is open to the public.
Sitka Parks and Recreation Presents Free All-Ages Zumba
12/4/2024
City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation presents a free, all-ages Zumba class taught by Kate DesRosiers on Sunday, December 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class will be held in the Blatchley Middle School Multipurpose Room, 601 Halibut Point Road.
Zumba Fitness is a full-body workout designed for any skill level. This lower impact class combines balance, breathing, flexibility, light cardio, and stretching while building muscle memory.
For more information, contact Sitka Parks and Recreation at recreation@cityofsitka.org or 907.747.4031.
Sitka Parks and Recreation Announces Winter Gymnastics Clinics
12/4/2024
City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation announces Winter Gymnastics Clinics taught by Trisha Bessert. Clinics for students 4 to 7 years old will be on Sunday, December 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clinics for 2nd graders and Keet Gooshi Heen students will be Saturday, December 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registration for all clinics will open on Monday, December 9 on recreation.cityofsitka.com. Scholarships are available, please apply before registration. For more information, contact Sitka Parks and Recreation at recreation@cityofsitka.org or 907.747.4031.
Sitka Parks and Recreation Announces Winter Learn to Swim Registration
12/4/2024
City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation announces enrollment for Winter Learn to Swim lessons at the Blatchley Pool. Registration for lessons will begin Monday, December 16 at 12:00 p.m. Sessions will begin Monday, December 30 for students aged 3-6, 7-8, as well as 9 and up. Scholarships are available, please apply before registration. For more information contact Parks and Recreation at recreation@cityofsitka.org or call 907.747.4031.
Port and Harbors Commission Meeting
12/4/2024
The Port and Harbors Commission will meet on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive. Agenda items include: Discussions on passenger-for-hire fees, types of vessel insurance, and vehicle parking areas. This meeting is open to the public.
December Assembly Meetings Rescheduled
11/26/2024
The City and Borough of Sitka regular Assembly meetings originally scheduled for December 10 and 24 have been rescheduled due to Assembly/staff travel and the Christmas Eve holiday. The new meeting dates are December 17 and 30. Those with questions may contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 907.747.1826 or 907.747.1811.
Kids are Invited to a Winter Wonderland Program by Sitka Babies and Books
11/22/2024
Sitka Babies and Books and Sitka Public Library invite babies, toddlers and preschoolers to A Winter Nutcracker program. The event will take place on Saturday, December 21 at 10:30 am at the library. Pre-registered babies and toddlers will receive a free book. Books for this program are purchased with a grant from Sitka Legacy Foundation, an affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation.
For more information call 907.747.4020 or e-mail Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
How to Participate in Assembly Meetings
11/26/2024
Regular Assembly Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Harrigan Centennial Hall. The agenda and supporting documentation are available at https://sitka.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, the Sitka Public Library, or by contacting the Municipal Clerk's Office at City Hall. Public comment on agenda items and “Persons to be heard” is encouraged and welcomed. Citizens may provide comments by email, in person, or by phone. Regular and special Assembly meetings are live-streamed through the City's website and YouTube channel. In addition, regular meetings are aired live on KCAW FM 104.7. To receive Assembly agenda notifications, sign up with GovDelivery on the City’s website.
For more information, visit https://www.cityofsitka.com/CityAssembly or contact the Municipal Clerk's Office at 747-1826 or 747-1811.
Update on the Volunteer Program at the Sitka Animal Shelter
11/20/2024
The Sitka Police Department (SPD) and Friends of the Sitka Animal Shelter (FOSAS) continue to work on revitalizing and relaunching the volunteer program at the Sitka Animal Shelter. The joint work group has successfully outlined updated volunteer vetting and training processes, a software-based approach to scheduling, and processes for ensuring volunteer and animal safety through the animal intake and observation periods. Further conversation in early December will continue the discussion on animal care and adoption processes, with SPD and FOSAS anticipating a complete agreement by the end of the year.
The SPD would like to thank FOSAS and the volunteers who took part in the cleaning day November 2, for their time, dedication, and hard work. The SPD looks forward to currently approved volunteers scheduling shifts for continued cleaning and organizing. Additional animal care shift information will be provided to FOSAS as need arises.
Teen Nights at Blatchley Middle School
11/14/2024
The City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation invites all youth ages middle school and up to our free Teen Nights at Blatchley Middle School from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16th and Saturday, December 14th. Enjoy free open recreation, including basketball, ping-pong, board games, skating, and Mario Kart. Teen Nights are sponsored by CBS Parks and Recreation, Sitka Counseling, and the H.O.P.E. Coalition. No registration required.
For more information, contact Sitka Parks and Recreation by emailing recreation@cityofsitka.org or by calling 907.747.4031.
Reading Wonderland at Sitka Public Library
11/13/2024
Sitka Public Library is hosting the annual Reading Wonderland on Saturday, December 7 from 10:30 am to noon. The public is invited to get free nearly new books for children and young adults to give away as gifts this Holiday season.
For more information call 907.747.4020 or e-mail Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
Sitka Public Library Geo Quiz
11/1/2024
2025 Public Outcry Auction for Vendor/Outfitter Space at Harrigan Centennial Hall
10/21/2024
The City and Borough of Sitka will hold a public outcry auction for obtaining a 2025 Plaza Vendor Space Permit and/or Plaza Outfitter Space Permit in 2025 for commercial operations of tours and excursions at Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive. This auction will be held for any vendor with an expiring permit and any other tour or excursion operation seeking a 2025 permit. The auction will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10 and will be held in Meeting Room 6 of Harrigan Centennial Hall.
The application must be filed by Thursday, January 9 at 4:30 p.m. at the office of the Harrigan Centennial Hall Manager. For application and procedures, visit www.cityofsitka.com/cbsforms or contact Harrigan Centennial Hall Manager at 907.747.4090.
Stay and Play Program at the Library Fall Calendar
9/24/2024
Sitka Public Library’s Stay and Play fall schedule will be November 12 to December 10. Babies, toddlers, and siblings up to six-years-old are invited to the Stay and Play Program at Sitka Public Library. Self-guided programs run every Tuesday from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Sitka Public Library's multipurpose room. Families will have access to a variety of tinkering toys and activities.
For more information call 907.747.4020 or email Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
Airport Hold Room Exit Modification
9/16/2024
Beginning October 1, 2024, and continuing through late Spring of 2025, construction at the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport will alter the exit from the passenger hold room to accommodate the installation of a jetway foundation. Passengers will no longer exit the breezeway. Instead, they will pass through a secure corridor adjacent to baggage claim to access the airfield. Please follow instructions provided by airline staff when boarding and moving onto the airfield.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this construction period. For questions, please contact the City and Borough of Sitka Airport Terminal Manager at 907.747.1803 or by emailing airport.project@cityofsitka.org.
Ground Loading and Unloading for Passengers at the Airport
6/19/2024
Starting July 15, the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport will undergo improvements affecting how passengers board and exit planes. For approximately 10 months, until late Spring 2025, passengers will embark and disembark the aircraft from the tarmac using portable stairs or ramps, as the current jet bridge will be out of service.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this timeframe. Please contact the City and Borough of Sitka Airport Terminal Manager with any questions at 907.747.1803 or by emailing airport.project@cityofsitka.org.
Leads/Requested/Suspended Operations for Missing Person
12/24/2023
Sitka, Alaska – Jedidah Kowchee, 28 years old, 5’ 4”, 155 pounds was last seen leaving AC shopping center on December 13, 2023, at approximately 4:07 p.m. He was wearing a black hat and black jacket, light colored hoodie under his jacket. Tan khaki pants, black running shoes with black and white soles and clear framed glasses.
Sitka Police Department (SPD), Sitka Fire Department (SFD) Search and Rescue and Sitka Tribe of Alaska (STA) volunteer teams were dispatched and searched during daylight hours on Saturday, December 23 and again on Sunday, December 24 until early afternoon.
Despite their concerted efforts, Jedidah’s whereabouts remain unknown. A joint effort to locate Jedidah Kowchee, the SPD, SFD Search and Rescue, and STA volunteer teams emphasize the critical need for additional leads from the community.
Anyone having contact or information regarding Jedidah, is asked to contact the Sitka Police Department 907.747.3245 or the anonymous tip line 907.747.8980, or Sitka Fire Department Search and Rescue 907.966.5770, or STA by phone 907.738.7622 or text the keyword AKTIPS followed by your crime tip to 847411.
Anyone interested in volunteering, please report to Sitka Tribe of Alaska headquarters at 204 Siginaka Way or contact Mary Ferguson at 907.738.9229.
The City and Borough of Sitka’s mission is to provide public services for Sitka that support a livable community for all. Stay connected to the City and Borough of Sitka! Visit us online at www.cityofsitka.com; like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cityandboroughofsitka/; follow us on Instagram @cbsitka; and Twitter @cbsitka; or call Administration, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at 907.747.1812.
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Katlian Street Closed to Pedestrian Traffic in the 400 Block
09/29/2022
The City and Borough of Sitka opened Katlian Street to two-way vehicle traffic in the 400 block. Pedestrian traffic remains closed. Please use caution and follow all signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this timeframe. Please contact the CBS Public Works Department with any questions. 907.747.1804.
