News
Volcano briefly erupts on Alaska island, sends up ash cloud
Not a threat to nearby village.
News
Calls to loved ones reveal rough conditions before sinking
They faced 20 foot seas, 40-mph winds and icy conditions.
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Ferry system is shameful; Floathouse owner seeks photographs; Senatorial shortcomings
Letters to the Editor.
News
At the tipping point: How do we stop cruise ship tourism from going overboard?
How did we get here and are we doing enough to protect our town from tourism’s effects?
News
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 3, 2020
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Opinion
Opinion: When tourism becomes overtourism
At times we have upwards of 15,000 tourists a day. That’s a lot.
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Stop overbreeding pit bulls
Forty percent of euthanized dogs are pit bulls.
News
Museum combines sweet treats and grisly crimes, Sitka earns grant and library plans new event
Capital City Weekly news in brief.
News
Police calls for Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020
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Opinion
Opinion: The costs of cruise ship tourism
We should also explore ways to gather more revenue from this industry.
News
Police calls for Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020
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