Local News

Weekend outage planned for maintenance work

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | May 4, 2018

The Electric Department is replacing a transmission pole on Sawmill Creek Road near Allen Marine this weekend. The work is scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 5th at 8 a.m. or Sunday, May 6th at 8 a.m., weather permitting.

Sitka to spend $100K on unspecified bulk water problem

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 3, 2018

The City of Sitka is spending $100,000 to fix an unspecified problem with its bulk water delivery system. The Sitka Assembly approved the transfer from the Raw Water Sales Fund to the Electric Department “to investigate enhancing the raw water delivery infrastructure to support bulk export.”

With a focus on healthcare, Dimitri Shein runs for U.S. Congress

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | May 2, 2018

Democrat Dimitri Shein of Anchorage is challenging Don Young for his seat in Congress. The 37-year-old father and business owner made a pit stop in Sitka while campaigning in Southeast.

With 154-foot patrol boat, Coast Guard presence will grow in Sitka

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | May 1, 2018

Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that Sitka will be receiving one of six new Fast Response Cutters. The new boat will be capable of search and rescue and bring 25-30 Coast Guard families to town.

Sitka assembly moves to repeal voter approval of large land sales

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 30, 2018

Voters will no longer have the authority to ratify major land transactions in Sitka, if a proposed amendment to local code passes a second reading. The Sitka Assembly last week (4-25-18) on first reading repealed language requiring voter approval, in order to lower barriers to some prospective large sales.

The Morning Interview

Sitka planners chart course for 2030

May 7, 2018

Maegan Bosak, Community Affairs director for the City of Sitka, and Mike Scarcelli, Planning director, have worked 2-and-a-half years on the latest revision of the "Sitka Comprehensive Plan 2030," which they'll present to the Sitka Assembly on Tuesday, May 8.

NPCA serves as the ‘voice’ of Alaska’s national parks

May 7, 2018

Erica Carroll is the Alaska Field Representative for the National Park Conservation Association. Chandler O'Connell is the community catalyst for the Sitka Conservation Association. The NPCA is hosting a couple of events this weekend in honor of Sitka National Historical Park, and raising awareness about the maintenance backlog nationwide in the parks.

Walk supports those living with MS, caregivers

May 3, 2018

The 4th Annual Walk MS Sitka is taking place this Saturday, May 5th at 1 p.m. at the Sawmill Cove Industrial Park, connecting those living with Multiple Sclerosis to those who care for them.

New diabetes support group seeks to inform Sitkans

May 2, 2018

Kelly Lakin of SEARHC joined us in the studio to discuss Sitka's new diabetes support group, which begins meeting next week.

Job Openings

KCAW accepting applications for GM position

Apr 14, 2018

Applications for KCAW's full time general manager being sought now, with initial screening May 27th. Click here to learn more. This is a full time, executive position at the station, reporting to a community-elected Board of Directors and supervising a staff of six and 100+ active volunteers.