The Southeast Childhood Collective, under contract with the City and Borough of Sitka, will host Child Care Listening Sessions on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Southeast Resort (formerly known as the Westmark) Meeting Room at 330 Seward Street. These community sessions are part of a Child Care Needs Analysis to better understand child care availability, affordability, workforce challenges, and future solutions in Sitka.
Three sessions will be held throughout the day: 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. for families with children (birth–12), 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for community and business leaders, and 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. for current, former, and potential child care providers. Food and drinks will be provided, and two participants at each session will win a $100 Sea Mart gift card. Child care will be available at the Betty Eliason Child Care Center during the first two sessions with registration. Community members are encouraged to attend and share their input to help shape the future of child care in Sitka.
For additional information, or to register for child care during the sessions, please contact Blue Shibler at bshibler@childhoodcollective.org.
The Assembly of the City and Borough of Sitka will hold a Special Budget Meeting on Thursday, February 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall, meeting room 6, located at 330 Harbor Drive. The full meeting packet and supporting documents are available online HERE.
Watch the meeting live at www.cityofsitka.com.
The City and Borough of Sitka Public Works Department will be making repairs to a water leak on Sawmill Creek Road in the 1600 Block, just past Wolff Drive. Repairs are expected to take most of the day. Customers in the area may notice pressure and flow fluctuations as well as cloudy water. If you experience any of these, run the cold water for a few minutes until it clears.
Please avoid the area and follow all signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Please contact the City and Borough of Sitka Public Works Department with any questions at 907.747.1804.
As part of the Airport Terminal Improvement Project, the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport will be hand screening checked luggage from Monday, February 23 through Wednesday, March 18, 2026. During this time, travelers can expect extended screening times for checked baggage.
Passengers are strongly encouraged to arrive early and allow additional time for luggage screening prior to their scheduled departure. Baggage Check-in times:
Thank you for your patience while this work is underway to support ongoing improvements at the airport.
For questions, please contact Airport Terminal Manager Joseph Bea at joseph.bea@cityofsitka.org or 907.747.1803.
The Assembly of the City and Borough of Sitka will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall, meeting room 6, located at 330 Harbor Drive. The full meeting packet and supporting documents are available online HERE. Watch the meeting live at www.cityofsitka.com.
Stay and Play Program at the Library
12/24/2025
Babies, toddlers, and siblings up to five-years-old are invited to the Stay and Play Program at Sitka Public Library. Programs during the fall will run the following Tuesdays from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Sitka Public Library's multipurpose room: February 24, March 3, March 10, and March 17. 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.
Winter Preschool Storytime Schedule at Sitka Public Library
12/24/2025
During the winter months, Sitka Public Library’s Preschool Storytime will be offered the following Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the library’s multipurpose room: February 26, March 5, March 12, and March 19. The program includes readings, rhymes, songs, and a craft project. Everybody is welcome.
For more information call 907.747.4020.
Work Float Closure for Repairs
11/26/2025
Beginning Tuesday, December 2, the Fisherman’s Work Float at 1494 Seward Avenue on Japonski Island will be closed to the public while crews complete major repairs to extend the service life of the structure and improve safety. Construction is expected to be completed at the end of February 2026. For questions, please contact the Harbormaster’s Office at 907.747.4017.
Vacancies on Municipal Boards, Commissions, Committees
10/14/2025
Volunteer positions are available on the following Municipal Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Animal Hearing Board, Building Department Appeals Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Investment Committee, Library Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, Planning Commission, Police and Fire Commission, Sustainability Commission, and Tree and Landscape Committee.
Interested individuals may submit a board application and letter of interest or resume to the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 100 Lincoln Street or clerk@cityofsitka.org. Applications are available online HERE or at the Clerk’s Office. Please contact the Clerk's Office with any questions at 907.747.1826.
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.
