Sitka Community Choir Begins September 7
8/13/2025
The City of Sitka Parks and Recreation announces the first rehearsal for Sitka Community Choir on Sunday, September 7 at 3:30 p.m. No experience necessary, all are welcome to come sing. Lead by Andrew Hames and Hannah Jylkka, rehearsals will take place on Sundays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Sitka High School music room, 1000 Lake Street. Participants should park in the back parking lot closest to the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Registration is required, sign up now at recreation.cityofsitka.com. The fee for this program is $20.
For questions, contact Parks and Recreation at 907.747.4031 or recreation@cityofsitka.org.
Junior Reporter Club Registration Opens
8/14/2025
The City of Sitka Parks and Recreation division, in partnership with the Daily Sitka Sentinel, offers a Junior Reporter Club to students grades 6-8, starting September 15. Participants will explore journalism with Daily Sitka Sentinel reporters Anna Laffrey and Cathy Li. Students will practice the fundamentals of news reporting, writing, and editing. Learn how journalists contribute to their communities and build media literacy. The club will feature field trips and special guests with lessons in photojournalism, broadcasting, social media and more. Each participant will write a project for publication in the Daily Sitka Sentinel.
Register now at recreation.cityofsitka.com. Class fee is $40, scholarships are available through the Sitka Recreation Foundation. For questions, contact Parks and Recreation at 907.747.4031 or recreation@cityofsitka.org.
Blatchley Art Club Registration Open Now
8/14/2025
Registration for the City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation’s Blatchley Art Club program is open now at recreation.cityofsitka.com. Taught by Sandy Fontaine, youth grades 6 to 8 will be exposed to a wide variety of art projects and mediums. Art Club will meet on Thursdays after school from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Blatchley Middle School Home Ec. room. This program will run from September 4 to November 20, with additional sessions during the spring semester. Topics will include drawing, shading, and watercolor. The fee for this program is $25 per month for a total of $75. Scholarships are available, please apply before registering. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at recreation@cityofsitka.org or 907.747.4031.
Free STEM Kits at Sitka Public Library
8/13/2025
Children 7-10 are invited to pick up a STEM kit-to-go at Sitka Public Library. This program will run every Friday from September 5 to September 26, and every Friday from November 7 to December 12. Kits are free and they will be available until they are gone.
For more information call 907.747.4020 or email Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
Tourism Commission Meeting - August 14
8/13/2025
The Tourism Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive. Agenda items include review of a Request for Qualifications for Visit Sitka services, promoting the Tourism Best Management Practices (TBMP) program, and end-of-season review planning. The public is welcome to attend.
Street Maintenance Installing Speed Bumps on Katlian Avene
8/12/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka Street Maintenance team will be installing two sets of speed bumps on Katlian Avenue Tuesday, August 12 at approximately 340 and 500 Katlian Avenue (locations marked in red on the map below). This traffic safety improvement is intended to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for everyone using the roadway. In addition to the speed bumps, there will be advance warning signs installed, as well as a “Speed Bump” sign at each location.
Please use caution when driving through the area today and be aware of crews working in the roadway. Once installed, drivers are reminded to approach the new speed bumps slowly and with care.
We appreciate your cooperation as we work to make Katlian Avenue safer for our community. For more information, please contact the City and Borough of Sitka Public Works Department at 907.747.1804.
Temporary Utility and Payment Office Counter Closure
8/11/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka Utility and Payment Office, located on the first floor of City Hall, 100 Lincoln Street, will be closed on Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for training. During this time, in-person and phone services will be unavailable. For questions or more information, please contact 907.747.1818 or email utilities@cityofsitka.org.
Senior Coffee Socials Continue in August
8/7/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Catholic Community Services, continues to offer free Senior Coffee Socials in August. These socials take place on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Swan Lake Senior Center, 402 Lake Street. An assortment of baked goods will be provided, alongside coffee, tea, and juice. Puzzles, books, playing cards, and other activities are available for use. All seniors are invited to enjoy. For more information, contact Sitka Parks & Recreation at recreation@cityofsitka.org or 907.747.4031.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport Terminal Addition Open House and Escalator Ribbon Cutting
8/11/2025
The public is invited to the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport Terminal Addition Open House and Escalator Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, August 16, at 3:00 p.m. at 605 Airport Road.
Form more information, contact the City and Borough of Sitka Airport Terminal Manager at 907.747.1803 or by emailing airport.project@cityofsitka.org.
Sitka Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - August 13
8/8/2025
The Sitka Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The Commission will discuss a memorial and street naming policy and review the draft Historic Preservation Plan. The commission will also consider a deck replacement at 615 Etolin Street and an airport beacon adjacent to the airport runway. Public comment is welcome. Commission meetings are open to the public; for more information, please contact the Planning Department at planning@cityofsitka.org or call (907) 747-1814.
End of Summer Schedule-Preschool Storytime at the Library
8/5/2025
Sitka Public Library’s Preschool Storytime will be offered the following Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the library’s multipurpose room: August 14, August 21, August 28, September 11, September 18, and September 25. The program includes readings, rhymes, songs, and a craft project. Everybody is welcome. For more information call 907.747.4020
Dragonkeepers Scavenger Hunt Winner Team at the Library
8/5/2025
The Dragon-keepers Gold team has won the Sitka Public Library Dragon-keepers Scavenger Hunt. Those belonging to the Gold team are invited to stop at the library to claim their prize. The Gold Team is composed of members whose first name starts with an A-H letter. For more information email Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
Stay and Play Program at the Library
8/4/2025
Babies, toddlers, and siblings up to five-years-old are invited to the Stay and Play Program at Sitka Public Library. Programs will run the following Tuesdays from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Sitka Public Library's multipurpose room: August 19, August 26, September 16 and September 23. This is a self-guided program. Families will have access to a variety of tinkering toys and activities. Materials will be available to use until 4:25 p.m. to allow for clean-up time. For more information call 907.747.4020 or email Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
Dungeon Master Class Offered
7/25/2025
The City of Sitka Parks and Recreation division, in partnership with the Sitka Public Library, offers a Dungeon Master Workshop on Saturday, August 16 and Saturday, August 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. om the Sitka Public Library MPR. Taught by Riley Whitson, adults are invited to learn the fundamentals of tabletop roleplaying games. After attending the two sessions, participants will be ready to lead their own Dungeons and Dragons session at home! Class fee is $20, preregistration is required with limited space. Register now at http://recreation.cityofsitka.com/. For questions, contact Parks and Recreation at 907.747.4031 or recreation@cityofsitka.org.
Voter Registration Reminder for Municipal Election
7/24/2025
The regular election of the City and Borough of Sitka is October 7, 2025. You must be a registered voter in Sitka to be eligible to vote in the Municipal Election. If you plan to vote but aren’t registered to vote in Sitka, you must complete registration by September 7, 2025. To check your voter registration status click HERE. To register or update a voter registration record click HERE or visit the Municipal Clerk’s Office in City Hall at 100 Lincoln Street, 3rd floor. Election questions? Contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 907.747.1826 or 907.747.1811. Voter registration questions? Contact the Division of Elections Region I Office at 1.866.948.8683 or 1.907.465.3021.
Big Ideas Book Club at Sitka Public Library
7/17/2025
The public is invited to explore big ideas through short stories and small books with the Big Ideas Book Club, hosted by Garrett Faulkner from Outer Coast and Margot O’Connell from Sitka Public Library. The group will meet five times starting August 28th and ending on September 25th, with each meeting focused on a different short story or novella. Books will be provided free of charge thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Sitka Public Library. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, please call the library at 907.747.4020 or email margot.oconnell@cityofsitka.org.
Armchair Travels with Mike Morris and Gary Bagley at Sitka Public Library
7/17/2025
The public is invited to hear Mike Morris and Gary Bagley talk about forty years of paddling trips on the Yukon River on Thursday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the Sitka Public Library Multipurpose Room. This event is part of Sitka Public Library’s Armchair Travel Series and will complete the story they began sharing last year. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Margot at 907.747.4028 or email margot.oconnell@cityofsitka.org.
Road Closure Notice: Siginaka Way
7/16/2025
A section of Siginaka Way is currently closed to all through traffic as part of the Thomsen Lift Station Improvement Project.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to seek alternate routes and avoid the area. Traffic control and detour signage are in place to guide local access.
The work is being performed by K&E Alaska, Inc. For contractor-related questions, please contact their office at 907.747.3838.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this important infrastructure improvement. For more information, please contact the City and Borough of Sitka Public Works Department at 907.747.1804.
Traffic Flow Modification at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport Terminal
7/15/2025
Starting July 21, traffic flow in front of Rocky Gutierrez Airport will be modified to accommodate construction of frontage improvements as part of Phase 2 of the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport Terminal Improvement project. Traveling public should expect partial closures of the loading zone and are advised to use the parking lot for loading and unloading during these closures. Please refrain from stopping in the Drive Through Lane or Turning Lane during this time.
Impacts to the traffic flow are anticipated through the end of September 2025.
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.
Tiny Tin Library Program for Tweens and Teens
7/15/2025
Tweens and teens are invited to create their own tiny tin library with supplies provided at Sitka Public Library. Once they build their mini library, they can keep it at home, or they can bring it back to the library to put on display until August 9. Interested tweens and teens can ask for a bag with the supplies at the circulation desk. Bags are free, and they will be available until they are gone.
For more information call 907.747.4020 or email Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
New Utility Payment System Launches August 1
7/9/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka will be transitioning to a new payment system for utility bills paid online or at the utility counter. The new system will launch on August 1, 2025.
The updates include:
If you are currently enrolled in autopay for utilities, you will need to re-enroll through the new portal after August 1. Moorage payments are not affected.
For further information or questions, please contact 907.747.1818 or by email at utilities@cityofsitka.org.
Non-Profit Organizations Annual Grant Funding Applications
6/27/2025
Grant applications are available for non-profit organizations to apply for annual funding from the City and Borough of Sitka FY26 General Fund. $45,000 is available for disbursement. Applications are available at City Hall, 100 Lincoln Street, 3rd Floor (Municipal Clerk’s Office), and online HERE.
Submit completed applications to the Municipal Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025. Applications received after the time fixed for receipt will not be considered. Applications will be awarded in September at an Assembly Special Meeting.
For more information, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 907.747.1826 or clerk@cityofsitka.org.
Section of Maksoutoff Street Closed Through September
6/2/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka will close a section of Maksoutoff Street from Lincoln Street to the Wells Fargo driveway to accommodate restroom facilities beginning Thursday, June 5. This upper section of Maksoutoff Street will be closed through the end of September.
How to Participate in Assembly Meetings
5/23/2025
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 907.747.1826 or 907.747.1811.
Boards, Committees, and Commission Opportunities
5/16/2025
Now is the time to make your voice heard!
Boards and Commissions play a crucial role in shaping the future of key topics within the city.
Animal Hearing Board
Building Department Appeals Board
Health Needs and Human Services Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Investment Committee
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Sustainability Commission
Tree and Landscape Committee
This is your opportunity to make a real impact on your city's growth!
Apply now – Time is ticking!
For more information, contact the Deputy Municipal Clerk at 907.747.1826.
Apply today at www.cityofsitka.com/boards-commissions.
