An Evening of Poetry with Shauna Potocky at Sitka Public Library
3/12/2025
The public is invited to join Seward-based poet and painter Shauna Potocky for an evening of poetry at Sitka Public Library on Thursday, April 10th at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Margot at 747-4020 or email margot.oconnell@cityofsitka.org.
Raising Chickens with Dr. Toccoa Wolf at Sitka Public Library
3/11/2025
Dr. Toccoa Wolf, DVM, from Sitka Animal Hospital will give a free educational presentation on basic husbandry for domestic poultry on Saturday, April 12th at 2:00 p.m. at Sitka Public Library. For more information, call Margot at 907-747-4020 or email margot.oconnell@cityofsitka.org.
A Conversation in Color at Sitka Public Library
3/12/2025
Sitka Public Library will host A Conversation in Color, an art exhibition featuring the work of Petersburg-based artists Pia Reilly and Suzanne Fuqua, from April 4th through April 30th. An artist reception will be held on Friday, April 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Jessica Ieremia at 747-4020 or email jessica.ieremia@cityofsitka.org.
One-Lane Traffic on Halibut Point Road for Water Line Installation
3/10/2025
City and Borough of Sitka contractors will be installing a new water line at 913 Halibut Point Road, near the Peterson Street intersection beginning Monday, March 17. To accommodate this work, a portion of Halibut Point Road will be temporarily reduced to one-lane traffic during business hours, with flaggers directing vehicles. Pedestrian access will be restricted to one side of the road.
Motorists and pedestrians should expect delays. The project is expected to take approximately nine days to complete.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this timeframe. For more information, please contact the City and Borough of Sitka Public Works Department at 907.747.1804.
Closure for GPIP Scrap Yard
3/10/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka’s Gary Paxton Industrial Park (GPIP) Scrap Yard located at 4655 Sawmill Creek Road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 13. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., GPIP Scrap Yard will resume regular business hours until 4:00 p.m.
Please contact the CBS Public Works Department with any questions. 907.747.1804.
Swan Lake Senior Center Open March 10
3/7/2025
After repairs from a pipe burst in February, the Swan Lake Senior Center will open again starting on Monday, March 10. All programming originally scheduled in this space will return and proceed as usual. For more information, contact Sitka Parks and Recreation by emailing recreation@cityofsitka.org or by calling 907.747.4031.
Risky Waters: Staying Afloat in Sitka Sound
3/7/2025
Experts from the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will give a presentation at Sitka Public Library on Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30 p.m. The audience will learn how boaters assess risk on the water and have an opportunity to try on wearable personal flotation devices. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Margot at 747-4020 or email margot.oconnell@cityofsitka.org.
For the Birds: Avian Influenza in Alaska at Sitka Public Library
3/7/2025
Experts from the Alaska Raptor Center will give a free talk on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the Sitka Public Library Multipurpose Room. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Margot at 747-4020 or email margot.oconnell@cityofsitka.org.
How to Participate in Assembly Meetings
3/7/2025
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 747-1826 or 747-1811.
Assembly Regular Meeting
3/7/2025
The Assembly of the City and Borough of Sitka will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Harrigan Centennial Hall. The March 11th packet and supporting documentation is available at the following link:
Assembly meetings are livestreamed through the City's website at www.cityofsitka.com, and YouTube channel.
Assembly Special Meeting
3/7/2025
Port and Harbors Commission Meeting-Cancelled
3/7/2025
The regularly scheduled Port and Harbors Commission meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., has been canceled. The next regular Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th, at 6 p.m. in
Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Gary Paxton Industrial Board of Directors Work Session/Regular Meeting
3/7/2025
The Gary Paxton Industrial Board of Directors will hold a work session on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. in Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive. The board will discuss the GPIP Haul out Operations - Highmark Proposal. The public is welcome to attend. No official board action will be taken.
The Gary Paxton Industrial Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting directly after the work session on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. in Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive. Agenda items include: Discussions on the GPIP Haul out Operations – Highmark Proposal and High Output Adventures, LLC - Lease request. The meeting is open to the public.
Boards, Committees, and Commission Opportunities
3/7/2025
For more information, please call the Deputy Municipal Clerk at 907-747-1826. Apply now at www.cityofsitka.com/boards-commissions
Available Essential Public Wi-Fi at Sitka Public Library
3/4/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka has public Wi-Fi available at the Sitka Public Library (SPL) during business hours through the network titled, “Sitka Public Library” at 320 Harbor Drive. SPL business hours are:
This Wi-Fi is intended for essential use only. It is not designed to support high-bandwidth activities such as streaming movies, music, or gaming.
For more information or questions, please contact Public Information Officer, Melissa Wileman at 907.747.1824 or by email at pio@cityofsitka.org.
Preschool Storytime at the Library March Calendar
3/5/2025
Preschoolers are invited to Storytime at Sitka Public Library. Programs will run the following Thursdays at 10:30 am at the Sitka Public Library's multipurpose room: March 13, 20 and March 27. This is an early literacy Storytime and includes book readings, songs, rhymes, and an easy craft activity. The program is free, and everyone is welcome.
For more information call 907.747.4020 or email Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
BeTween Art Club at Sitka Public Library
3/5/2025
Sitka Public Library invites youth ages 11 to 13 to join the BeTween Art Club, a hands-on program about art history. Next club’s session will run on Saturday, March 15, 10:30 to 11:45pm. Students will explore different artists and their work, and they will work on an art project guided by local artist Stephen Lawrie. This program is free, supplies and snacks will be provided, and registration for each program is required.
For more information call 907.747.4020.
10 Sitka Herring Library Program with Author Pauline Duncan
3/5/2025
Sitka Public Library and Sitka Babies and Books will offer a Baby Raven Reads cultural Storytime on Saturday, April 5 at 10:30 am. This program will be led by culture bearer and local author Pauline Duncan, and includes a read aloud, followed by literacy activities related to the featured book, 10 Sitka Herring. Pre-registration for this program is required to guarantee a free book. Those interested can register by calling the library at 907.747.4020
For more information e-mail Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
Stay and Play Program at the Library March Calendar
3/5/2025
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: March 11, 18 and March 25. 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.
Harrigan Centennial Hall Temporary Reservation Closure
3/4/2025
Harrigan Centennial Hall at 330 Harbor Drive will not be accepting public reservations from March 24 to March 28 due to a scheduled site visit for A/V inspections and upkeep.
Please contact Harrigan Centennial Hall Manager for information or questions at 907.747.4090.
Energy Quest at Sitka Public Library
3/1/2025
The public is invited to contribute to the Sitka Community Renewable Energy Strategy by playing Energy Quest at Sitka Public Library on Thursday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m. Facilitators from SCRES will guide players through a strategy board game to help plan Sitka’s energy path through 2050. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Margot at 747-4028 or email margot.oconnell@cityofsitka.org.
Registration Open for Spring "Brake" Bike Camp
2/26/2025
Join Sitka Parks and Recreation and the Salty Spoke Bike Co-Op for Spring “Brake” Bike Camp! Learn the basics of biking safely in Sitka while practicing riding skills. Students will learn and practice hand signals, rules of the road, and trail biking techniques. Skills learned in this camp will make students more confident and safe bikers. Please bring your own bike and helmet. A limited number of loaner bikes may be available, contact Parks and Recreation for more information. Bike pumps and tools will be provided by the Salty Spoke.
This camp will take place at Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary School, 307 Kashevaroff Street. Grades 6 to 8 will meet Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Grades 3 to 5 will meet Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Registration fee is $25. Scholarships are available at https://www.recreation.cityofsitka.com. Contact Sitka Parks and Recreation at 907.747.4031 for more information.
Adventure Backpacks for Young People, New Resource at Sitka Public Library
2/19/2025
Sitka Public Library is adding four Adventure Backpacks to the youth collection, and they may be borrowed for 2 weeks by a card holder. Each backpack features a different theme: birdwatching, bugs, rocks and fossils, and wildlife, and they include different tools, games, and books to learn about each topic.
For more information call 907.747.4020 or e-mail Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
Adult Game Night at Sitka Public Library
2/7/2025
Sitka Public Library and City of Sitka Parks and Recreation host free adult game nights in the Sitka Public Library Multipurpose Room from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on February 25, March 4, and March 11. Games from the Sitka Public Library collection are available, but games from home are also welcome! Individuals and groups of all skill levels are welcome. For more information, please call Margot at 907.747.4028 or email margot.oconnell@cityofsitka.org.
Permit Reminder
1/29/2025
Attention Sitka residents and businesses: As we gear up for the summer season, this is your friendly reminder to ensure you have the necessary permits in place. Avoid the last-minute rush and secure your spot to keep your summer plans running smoothly!
Some CBS permits include:
Submit your applications early to allow time for processing and approvals. Let’s work together to ensure an enjoyable and seamless summer season in Sitka!
For more information go to www.cityofsitka.com/cbsforms.
Stay and Play Program at the Library Winter Calendar
1/15/2025
Babies, toddlers, and siblings up to five-years-old are invited to the Stay and Play Program at Sitka Public Library. The program will run from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Sitka Public Library's on Tuesday February 4, February 25, March 4, March 11, and March 18. 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.
Teen Nights at Blatchley Middle School
1/14/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation invites all youth ages middle school and up to our free Teen Nights at Blatchley Middle School from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on select Saturday nights during the spring semester. Dates include January 18th, February 8th and 22nd, March 8th and 29th, and April 26th. Enjoy free open recreation, including basketball, ping-pong, board games, skating, and Mario Kart. Teen Nights are sponsored by CBS Parks and Recreation, Sitka Counseling, and the H.O.P.E. Coalition. No registration required.
For more information, contact Sitka Parks and Recreation by emailing recreation@cityofsitka.org or by calling 907.747.4031.
Airport Hold Room Exit Modification
9/16/2024
Beginning October 1, 2024, and continuing through late Spring of 2025, construction at the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport will alter the exit from the passenger hold room to accommodate the installation of a jetway foundation. Passengers will no longer exit the breezeway. Instead, they will pass through a secure corridor adjacent to baggage claim to access the airfield. Please follow instructions provided by airline staff when boarding and moving onto the airfield.
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.
Ground Loading and Unloading for Passengers at the Airport
6/19/2024
Starting July 15, the Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport will undergo improvements affecting how passengers board and exit planes. For approximately 10 months, until late Spring 2025, passengers will embark and disembark the aircraft from the tarmac using portable stairs or ramps, as the current jet bridge will be out of service.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this timeframe. Please contact the City and Borough of Sitka Airport Terminal Manager with any questions at 907.747.1803 or by emailing airport.project@cityofsitka.org.
Katlian Street Closed to Pedestrian Traffic in the 400 Block
09/29/2022
The City and Borough of Sitka opened Katlian Street to two-way vehicle traffic in the 400 block. Pedestrian traffic remains closed. Please use caution and follow all signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this timeframe. Please contact the CBS Public Works Department with any questions. 907.747.1804.
