Sitka
A city in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska — population 8,405 as of 2020.
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News in Sitka
Reggie Peterson and James Cockrell talk in front of one of the new kootéeyaa, or totem pole, outside of the Alaska State Troopers Public Safety Training Academy. (KCAW/Salemo) Two kootéeyaa, or totem poles, were unveiled outside of the Alaska State … more
Community Groups & OrganizationsSt. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Sitka is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, deeming it worthy of preservation by the National Park Service. Ongoing restoration work aims to conserve the 19th century church's storied architecture.
Creatives & ArtsEarly voting in Sitka’s municipal election opened yesterday (9-21-26).
Government & CivicThe community is welcome to tour Pacific High School's garden, greenhouse, and the recently completed learning shelter this Friday (9-25-26).
EducationWhen the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider putting a $4.5 million state grant towards Lincoln Street upgrades.
Government & CivicEllen Frankenstein, Ben Hughey, and Jennifer MacDonald joined KCAW on the Morning Interview to share what attendees can expect from the event.
EventsIn and around Sitka
See & do
- AK Adventures Unlimited
- Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall
- Alaska Odyssey Dome
- Alaska Raptor Center
- Alaskan Pirate Boat Rentals
Eat, drink & stay
- A Blueberry Inn
- Agave Mexican Restaurant
- Baranof Island Brewing
- Bayview Pub
- Alaska Ocean View Bed & Breakfast Inn
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Sitka by the numbers
- Area
- 2,870.06 sq mi (7,433.42 km²), 1,945.09 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.7
- Households
- 3,440
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $101,727
- Median house value
- $450,300
- Office
- PLANNING DIRECTOR
- Address
- 100 LINCOLN ST, SITKA, AK 99835