Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Sitka Emergency Operations Center reports it has been informed of a recent death related to COVID‐19.
A release from the city and borough says the Sitkan was traveling out of state at the time.
It says additional information will be provided as it becomes available from Public Health Officials and in
accordance with HIPAA laws.
Meanwhile, no new cases were reported in Ketchikan Monday.
Sitka Assembly approves land transfer to develop 'affordable housing'
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday night to transfer lots on Halibut Point Road to the Sitka Community Land Trust to continue development of affordable housing.
School heat pump repairs top Sitka Assembly discussions Tuesday
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to make a $600,000 supplemental appropriation for heat pump system repairs at Blatchley Middle School.
US Coast Guard suspends search for missing Eurodam crew member
Juneau, Alaska (AP) - The Coast Guard suspended its search Tuesday for a 31-year-old male crew member who went overboard from a cruise ship in Gastineau Channel on Monday night.
Sealaska Heritage Institute publishes book on fight to protect sacred site
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Sealaska Heritage Institute has published a book documenting the decades-long battle to protect Juneau’s Indian Point, considered to be a sacred site to Native people.
Gov. Dunleavy signs bill advancing statewide broadband access
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed House Bill 363 establishing the Office of Broadband, creating the broadband parity adjustment fund, and establishing the Statewide Broadband Advisory Board.
Sitka Assembly to take up FY23 supplemental appropriations Tuesday night
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
US Coast Guard searching for possible man overboard in Juneau
Juneau, Alaska (KINY)- In a press release Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard said they are searching for a missing 31-year-old man who was last seen on Monday night.
Special committee will review Hoonah police chief's contract negotiations
Hoonah, Alaska (KINY) - The Hoonah City Council held a special meeting on Monday night to address the ongoing topic of police chief Eric Hurtado's employment contract and a recent work evaluation.
Almandinger sentenced to 99 years for murder of David Grunwald
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Palmer resident Erick Almandinger was sentenced Monday to serve 99 years for the kidnapping and murder of his schoolmate, 16-year-old David Grunwald.
IAM-represented employees at Alaska Airlines ratify two-year contract extension
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Alaska Airlines’ airport employees represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have ratified a two-year contract extension.
Washington ferries to get $38 million to improve services
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington State Ferries will receive $38 million from the Federal Highway Administration to improve its ferry service.
Man steals DOT truck in Fairbanks, later arrested in Wasilla
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A Fairbanks resident was arrested Monday after authorities located a truck he allegedly stole from an Alaska Department of Transportation yard in Fairbanks.
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