Communication

Newspaper: The Daily Sitka Sentinel is Sitka's local newspaper. The paper publishes Monday through Friday, providing local, state and national news. The Sentinel is a member of the Associated Press. The Anchorage Daily News, Seattle Times and New York Times are also delivered daily to shops in Sitka via air service.

Wireless: Alaska Communications, and GCI provide cellular telephone service.

Telephone: All long distance providers available in the Lower 48 states are available in Sitka. Local phone service is provided by Alaska Communications.

Radio & Television: Sitka has two television stations, including the local access station. GCI Communications Company provides local cable TV service. Dish Network service is also available. Sitka has four radio stations: community radio station KCAW 104.7 FM Raven Radio, commercial stations include KIFW 1230 AM with music from the 50's, 60's and 70's and KSBZ-FM with a contemporary format, and a Christiam station KRSA-AM. Satellite radio and TV are also available.

Internet: Alaska Communications. provides Sitkans with dial-up and DSL service while GCI provides cable internet connections.

New fiber optic cable is now in place for fast, reliable data transfer. Two local telecommunication providers offer complete business packages.
Providers are: Alaska Communications and GCI.