Dragonkeepers Scavenger Hunt at the Library

7/9/2025

Sitka Public Library invites youth of all ages to become Dragon keepers and participate in a self-directed scavenger hunt. The library Dragon masters have decided to let all the library baby dragons loose and dragon keepers must find their assigned dragons to earn points for their teams! Each set of dragons is worth star points and the team with the most star points will win. Points will be counted on Saturday, August 1.

For more information ask at the library’s circulation desk or email Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org. 

New Utility Payment System Launches August 1

7/9/2025

The City and Borough of Sitka will be transitioning to a new payment system for utility bills paid online or at the utility counter. The new system will launch on August 1, 2025. 

The updates include:

• A new, secure online payment portal that is more user-friendly
• Updated card terminals at the utility counter for in-person payments

If you are currently enrolled in autopay for utilities, you will need to re-enroll through the new portal after August 1. Moorage payments are not affected. 

For further information or questions, please contact 907.747.1818 or by email at utilities@cityofsitka.org.

Closure for GPIP Scrap Yard

7/9/2025

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, July 10. 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.

Sustainability Commission Meeting - July 7

7/3/2025

The Sustainability Commission will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 7th at 6:00 P.M. in Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive. Agenda items include discussion/direction/decision on the 2025-2026 work plan, discussion/direction/decision on aligning sustainability metrics with the CBS Strategic Plan, approval of the Sitka Community Renewable Energy Strategy (SCRES) guiding principles definitions, consideration of contributing to the Alaska Climate Alliance Policy Platform. The meeting is open to the public; for more information, please contact sustainability@cityofsitka.org or (907) 747-1856.

Tourism Commission Meeting - July 10

7/3/2025

The Tourism Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive. Agenda items include a review of a municipal petition to the State of Alaska’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to increase the number of restaurant and eating place licenses in Sitka, and review of a zoning change regulating development of new cruise docks. The public is welcome to attend.

Sitka Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - July 9

7/3/2025

The Sitka Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. The Commission will hold officer elections, discuss a memorial and street naming policy, and consider a remodel at 106 Lincoln Street and placement of a cell tower on wheels at 1330 Seward Avenue. Public comment is welcome. Commission meetings are open to the public; for more information, please contact the Planning Department at planning@cityofsitka.org or call (907) 747-1814.

Non-Profit Organizations Annual Grant Funding Applications

6/27/2025

Grant applications are available for non-profit organizations to apply for annual funding from the City and Borough of Sitka FY26 General Fund. $45,000 is available for disbursement. Applications are available at City Hall, 100 Lincoln Street, 3rd Floor (Municipal Clerk’s Office), and online HERE.

Submit completed applications to the Municipal Clerk’s Office by 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025. Applications received after the time fixed for receipt will not be considered. Applications will be awarded in September at an Assembly Special Meeting.

For more information, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 907.747.1826 or clerk@cityofsitka.org.

Updated Fees at Harrigan Centennial Hall - Effective July 1
6/26/2025

The City and Borough of Sitka would like to inform the public that rental rates at Harrigan Centennial Hall will increase effective July 1, 2025.

Harrigan Centennial Hall is a state-of-the-art facility and a vital community gathering space, hosting everything from weddings and cultural events to public meetings and performances.

This is the first comprehensive fee update in 9 years, and it reflects increased operational costs, facility enhancements, and our commitment to maintaining an accessible and high-quality venue for the community.

What’s changing?

• Updated hourly and daily rates for meeting rooms and the auditorium
• Revised kitchen and equipment rental fees
• Adjustments to rehearsal, set-up, and alcohol service charges
• New rates for holiday and after-hours use

Whether you're planning a birthday party or a multi-day conference, Harrigan Centennial Hall remains one of Southeast Alaska’s most flexible and welcoming venues.

To view the full rate schedule and policy, visit: www.cityofsitka.com/departments/HarriganCentennialHall. 

Please contact Harrigan Centennial Hall Manager for information or questions at 907.747.4090.

Thank you for supporting the continued care and use of this premier community facility.

Alaska Public Media PBS Kids Space Summer Camp at the Library
6/20/2025

Alaska Public Media PBS Kids is partnering with Sitka Public Library to host a space exploration themed summer camp for kids 7 to 12 years old. Through games and activities, the kids will work their way up the ranks to receive their space badges, from building comfortable living facilities on mars, to watching balloons deflate on a string to measure air pressure. The camp correlates with PBS’s TV program, Ready Jet Go.

The camp will run on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Snacks & materials will be provided. To register call the library at 907.747.4020. For more information e-mail Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org. 

Alaska Public Media PBS Family Engagement Program at the Library
6/17/2025

Alaska Public Media PBS Kids and Sitka Public Library invite parents and/or caretakers of children 3 to 8 years old to attend a PBS Kids Growing Up Well: Supporting your child’s Social-Emotional & Character Development program on July 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Sitka Public Library.

This program will help children develop their social & emotional skills & habits with their favorite characters like Daniel Tiger and Sesame Street. Join the PBS team to learn techniques that will help your child become more Self-aware & have more Self-control.

To register call the library at 907.747.4020 Snacks & Refreshments will be provided! Note: Each family that attends will receive a $50 dollar gift card. For more information call 907.747.4020 or e-mail Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org. 

Section of Maksoutoff Street Closed Through September
6/2/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka will close a section of Maksoutoff Street from Lincoln Street to the Wells Fargo driveway to accommodate restroom facilities beginning Thursday, June 5. This upper section of Maksoutoff Street will be closed through the end of September.