Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In an event sponsored by Juneau Litter Free, volunteers went out Saturday in the annual city-wide cleanup day.
Volunteers were asked to pick up any public area there was litter.
An officer with Juneau Litter Free, Laurie Sica, said it was a great day during the clean-up.
Sica said a special thanks goes out to waste management for their help in the event, as well as reporting that 22,590 pounds of trash was picked up.
Funter Bay cemetery bill approved by Senate
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska State Senate Monday took up and passed legislation that adds protections to about 250 acres of Funter Bay Marine Park near Juneau.
Marine highway tops the Southeast Conference economic plan
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Southeast Conference is out with its 2025 Economic Plan for the region.
Community update and Q&A scheduled for May 18
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is holding a community update on Tuesday to talk about the updated masking guidelines and what they mean for Juneau.
COVID in Juneau, May 15 through 17
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Two new resident cases of COVID-19 were identified for the period between May 15 and 17 in Juneau. One case is attributed to out-of-state travel and the other is secondary transmission
HB 151 passes state House, could increase unemployment through 2021
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A bill that would temporarily increase unemployment benefits from the state passed the Alaska House of Representatives on Monday. HB 151 still needs to be approved by the Senate.
Governor Dunleavy declares disaster for flood impacted Buckland
Buckland, Alaska (KINY) - A disaster has been declared for the Northwest Alaska City of Buckland and Native Village of Buckland after an ice jam on the Buckland River caused severe flooding in the city.
Arbor day in Alaska
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Alaska Division of Forestry encourages folks to celebrate the day by Planting a tree, Taking a stroll through the woods, Start recycling paperproducts, or just do an activity of your choosing to celebrate.
Alaska Republican Party chair resigns, to move to Virginia
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Republican Party Chairman Glenn Clary has resigned from his position after accepting a job at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Half of Alaska residents 16 and up received one vaccine dose
Kenai, Alaska (AP) — Alaska public health officials say nearly half of the state's residents 16 and older have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Departure of small cruise ship marks the start of the recovery of Juneau's cruise season
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Wilderness Discoverer, owned by Uncruise Adventures, departed Juneau Sunday for the first time in 19 months.
Man whose drivers license is revoked until 2060 arrested following traffic stop
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A North Pole man was was arrested by Alaska State Troopers Sunday for driving with a revoked license.
Sitka Wildlife Troopers charge Mexican resident for making false statements to obtain licenses
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A resident of Mexico has been charged by Alaska Wildlife Troopers at the Sitka Post for making false statements to obtain resident fishing, hunting, and crew licenses in Alaska.
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska is pleased to offer Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act need based assistance for Tribal Citizen/ AK Native or American Indian Sitka community households impacted by the COVID pandemic. The assistance available is $500 per household paid directly to a vendor to cover the mortgage, rent, utilities, heating fuel, or boat moorage costs, invoice verification is required and must be submitted with the application. This funding will also assist with those experiencing homelessness with temporary shelter. There is a separate application for this type of assistance. Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2021. Please go to sitkatribe.org for the application. Or please bring a previous or current invoice/bill (oil,utilities,rent,moorage, mortgage) to 456 Katlian St. for social services with your phone number on it; we will call and complete the online application with you over the phone. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call STA Social Services Department at 747-7293
at Sitka tribeSitka Ham Amateur Radio Klub - SHARK - meets 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Sitka Sportsman's Association: 5211 Halibut Point Road. All interested in ham radio are welcome. For information contact Darryl Ault AL7W at 738-4539, [email protected] or visit the Facebook Group.
at NoneThe Sitka Carbon Offset Fund is accepting applications for year round residents to apply for a one time $500 award to revamp their personal transportation from high to low carbon. Residents who want to switch from using a gas-powered vehicle to lower carbon options like walking, biking or taking the community ride can request an application from chandler @sitkawild.org.
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