Announcements

Food, Gardening & Foraging

Pizza Express NEW Menu

See Our New Menu at Sitka Eats!

Pizza Express’ new menu is now posted on Sitka Eats. Go to sitkapizzaexpress.com to order online using “Toast.” Or, phone (907) 966-2428 to order for pick-up or delivery.

Education

UAS 2023 Outstanding Student

Jessica Whitaker, Alx̱eix̱ Yéil (Dancing Raven)

Jessica Whitaker Alx̱eix̱ Yéil (Dancing Raven) Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration Hometown: Wrangell, AK Behavioral Health Administrative Operations Manager at SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) “I am from…

Alaska Native Culture & Language, Arts & Entertainment

Celebration 2008 Video

Posted by SHI - DNA Research Documenting Shuká Káa

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has digitized and posted on YouTube video of Celebration 2008. Celebration is a dance-and-culture festival first held by SHI in 1982 that has grown into the world’s largest gathering…

Alaska Native Culture & Language, Housing

News from S’us’ Héeni Sháak

Neighborhood Dedication w/Sign Carved by Will Peterson

SCLT Community Dedication and Naming Ceremony for S’us’ Héeni Sháak Neighborhood: The ceremony took place May 13th in the central parking area of the neighborhood at 1410 HPR. There were…

Health & Safety

Radiology / Imaging Services

Care Closer to Home

SEARHC is dedicated to providing care closer to home. Our radiology services in Juneau, Prince of Wales, Sitka and Wrangell are equipped with state-of-the-art imaging technology, including: 2D/3D Mammography to…

Alaska Native Culture & Language, Arts & Entertainment

Raven as Trickster & Cultural Hero

Lecture Series by Sealaska Heritage and Book Planned

Sealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor a lecture series on “Raven as Trickster and Cultural Hero” by traditional Tlingit and Tsimshian storytellers. Free event to be offered in-person and virtually. The…

Food, Gardening & Foraging, Health & Safety

Spotlight on Devil’s Club – S’axt

From Spinning Moon Apothecary May 2023

Oplopanax horridus A perennial shrub that thrives naturally in the wet woodlands of the Pacific Northwest. An intimidating plant!  It’s tall stalks are covered in sharp spines, a powerful symbol…

Alaska Native Culture & Language, Government

T&H Central Council and Tanana Chiefs

Two Tribal Groups Announce Departure from AFN

Two large Alaska tribal organizations have announced their departure from the Alaska Federation of Natives. Per a May 10, 2023 piece by Rhonda McBride on Alaska Public Media, the announcement…

Environment & Recycling, Food, Gardening & Foraging

Local Food & Garden Resources

Listing Posted by Transition Sitka

Sitka Local Foods Network (SLFN) – The Sitka Local Foods Network is a 501(c)3 non-profit group whose mission is to increase the amount of locally produced and harvested food in…

Learning & Fun, Outdoors & Recreation

Sprockets Bike Club

For Youth Age 7-12

Do you know any youth who might be interested in turning some wrenches, learning about bike maintenance, and practicing bicycling skills? The Sitka Sprockets Bike Club meets monthly at the…

Food, Gardening & Foraging, Shopping

Bear Country Convenience & Coffee

Located in Downtown Sitka

Open Tuesday-Saturday 7am-11pm, Sunday + Monday 7am-8pm. Cafe Bar open every day till 6pm, with espresso drinks, Kaladi Bros. coffee, Italian sodas, chai teas and more! Fresh baked goods coming…

Animal Friends Non-profit

Group Provides Info. & Resources

Friends of Sitka Animal Shelter is a local non-profit group, focused on caring for animals housed at the City-operated shelter, creating fostering and adoption networks, arranging spay and neutering services…

Learning & Fun, Outdoors & Recreation

Senior Walk

Back in Action

At the Hames Center every Tuesday from 1-2pm. Free for seniors and volunteers.

Health & Safety

SEARHC & Covid-19

Vaccinations & Testing in SE Alaska

About COVID-19:  Find info & FAQs at searhc.org/covid-19 Vaccine & Booster – Vaccinating Southeast residents is essential in fighting COVID-19 and protecting the health of our families and our communities….

Health & Safety

Vaccinations Available

Flu & Covid-19 at Harry Race

Flu & Covid-19 Vaccinations are available at Harry Race Pharmacy – appointments are available on alternate Fridays. COVID-19 Booster Clinics – We offer booster shots and encourage every vaccinated Sitkan…

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