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In the Spotlight: Indigenous People’s Day
What does Indigenous People’s Day mean to you? The answers are as varied – and sometimes as surprising – as the people who gave them.
Read MoreIn the Spotlight: Tongass Federal Credit Union
Rooted in the Tongass National Forest, Tongass Federal Credit Union is celebrating 60 years Southeast Strong! This year, we grew even stronger when we joined together with ALPS Federal Credit Union.
Read MoreIn the Spotlight: UAS and Dual Enrollment
As a high school student, I think that dual enrollment classes through UAS are a fantastic way to get a head start on college.
Read MoreIn the Spotlight: Brave Heart Bowls
On June 22nd, I sat down with Michele Friedman to talk about the July 1st event Brave Heart Bowls.
Read MoreIn The Spotlight: WhaleFest & SSSC
Sitka WhaleFest brings together science education and research for a weekend-long celebration of marine life.
Read MoreArtist Profile: Olivia the dog & Fate Accompli
It’s not a very well-kept secret, or perhaps not hush-hush at all, that Olivia is the sweetest and indeed the most kenspeckle girl on Lincoln Street.
Read MoreIn The Spotlight: UAS and Indigenous People
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a special day because it celebrates the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples across the United States.
Read MoreIn The Spotlight: BIHA and SCLT
Affordable housing is in short supply across the U.S., and Sitka is no exception. Luckily, local organizations – including Baranof Island Housing Authority (BIHA) and Sitka Community Land Trust (SCLT) – are stepping up to tackle this issue.
Read MoreIn The Spotlight: The Sitka Food Co-op
The Sitka Food Co-op currently provides food to over 250 households and businesses — a far cry from its small-scale beginnings. The co-op seed was planted in May 2010, when founder Ann Betty began ordering organic food in bulk from outside Sitka, averaging lower prices than were available at local groceries.
Read MoreIn The Spotlight: Lucy Poulson & SFAC
Lucy Poulson has been close to Sitka Fine Arts Camp her whole life. A lifelong Sitkan, she attended the camp from kindergarten through 12th grade; now, as a senior at Harvard, she’s returning to SFAC for the summer as its Development Assistant.
Read MoreIn The Spotlight: Dixon Elegant
When asked how she got her distinctive name, Sitka PorchFest organizer Dixon Elegant had the first of many interesting stories to tell.
Read MoreIn The Spotlight: Teal West on Shopping Local
Teal West – perhaps one of Sitka’s foremost advocates of “Shopping Local” – is a Sitkan through-and-through, having been born here in 1985 and living here ever since.
Read MoreIn the Spotlight: ALPS Past, Present, Future
Sitka’s own ALPS Federal Credit Union has been in business since 1960. As president and CEO Sandi Riggs explained, ALPS was originally connected with Sitka’s pulp mill – Alaska Lumber & Pulp (ALP) – hence the name.
Read MoreIn The Spotlight: Erika Apathy & BECCC
Erika Apathy has been Director of Betty Eliason Child Care Center since August of 2019. Some people might say, “What a time for her to pick!” The 28-year-old understands the challenges and rewards of providing high quality childcare.
Read MoreIn The Spotlight: Drama, Debate & Forensics
2021-22 marks the sixth year Christian Litten has coached Drama, Debate and Forensics (DDF) at Sitka High. “It’s one of the most rewarding experiences I could ever imagine,” and not unlike coaching a sports team.
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