Family Yoga: Stories, Movement, and Fun Program at Sitka Public Library
4/19/2025
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska invites families and youth of all ages to free yoga classes led by certified yoga instructor Doug Osborne on Saturday, April 26, at 10:30 am at Sitka Public Library. Participants should arrive on time and wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mats will be provided to those who need it. Pre-registration is required and those interested can register by calling the library at 907.747.4020. For more information or e-mail Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
How to Participate in Assembly Meetings
4/18/2025
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.
Police and Fire Commission Meeting
4/18/2025
The Police & Fire Commission will meet on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Harrigan Centennial Hall. Items on the agenda include Approval of February Meeting Minutes, Parking Citation Hearing Board and Police Department Body Camera Discussion. This meeting is open to the public.
Boards, Committees, and Commission Opportunities
4/18/2025
For more information, please call the Deputy Municipal Clerk at 907-747-1826. Apply now at www.cityofsitka.com/boards-commissions
City Hall HVAC Upgrade: Open During Construction
4/18/2025
The heating and ventilation system at City Hall, located at 100 Lincoln Street, is scheduled for an upgrade. Work is expected to begin in late spring and continue through the summer. While some construction activity will occur during regular business hours, City Hall will remain open to the public throughout the project during regular hours.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Public Works at 907-747-1804.
Community Orchestra Concert
4/9/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation division welcomes all community members to the Sitka Community Orchestra Concert on Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Conducted by Drew Larson, Sitkans of all ages will share the music they have been rehearsing since January. Entry is free, doors open at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact City of Sitka Parks and Recreation at recreation@cityofsitka.org or 907.747.4031.
Walk2Connct Free Training April 30
4/19/2025
The City and Borough of Sitka Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Sitka Recreation Foundation, hosts a Walk2Connect Leader Training on Wednesday, April 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall, Meeting Room 2. This free training is geared towards those who are interested in leading community walking events and those who currently organize walks and hikes. The training will be taught by experts from the Walk America Project and will include creative ideas for hosting fun and engaging walks that support a variety of paces and ages. It will also cover leading walks that maximize connection among participants, as well as a technical toolkit for designing a safe walk.
While the training is free, space is limited. The first 10 participants to register will receive a walking leader kit. Registration can be found on www.recreation.cityofsitka.com.
For more information, contact Sitka Parks and Recreation at recreation@cityofsitka.org or 907.738.0875.
Adult Game Nights at Sitka Public Library
4/15/2025
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 May 1st, May 8th, and May 15th. 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 747-4020 or email margot.oconnell@cityofsitka.org.
Respite Care for Children with Disabilities with Jamilee Seavey, OT at Sitka Public Library
4/14/2025
Occupational Therapist Jamilee Seavey will give a presentation on the importance of respite care for caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other disabilities at Sitka Public Library on Thursday, April 24th 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.
Voter Registration Reminder for Special Municipal Election
4/2/2025
A Special Municipal Election is scheduled for May 28, 2025. You must be a registered voter in Sitka to be eligible to vote in the Election. If you plan to vote but aren’t registered to vote in Sitka, you must complete registration by April 28, 2025.
To check voter registration status, visit: https://myvoterportal.alaska.gov/. To register or update a voter registration record, visit: https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/ or, visit the Municipal Clerk’s Office in City Hall at 100 Lincoln Street, 3rd floor.
Election questions? Contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 907.747.1826 or 907.747.1811. Voter registration questions? Contact the State of Alaska Division of Elections at 1.866.948.8683 or 1.907.465.3021.
City Hall Elevator Out of Service
3/20/2025
The elevator at City Hall, 100 Lincoln Street, is currently out of service. Repairs are expected to be completed in the first week of April.
For Customer Service, parking is available in the front lot on Lincoln Street, or you can call 907.747.1818, option #2 for assistance. Customer Service hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To access departments on the second and third floors, please use the back parking lot entrance on Harbor Drive and check in with Public Works.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
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.
