Local News

Assembly moves to hire legal counsel for pending hospital negotiations

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 13, 2018

As the city comes to the table with the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium over their proposal to buy Sitka Community Hospital, the Assembly wants to hire outside legal counsel.

What’s the ‘scoop’ on grocery prices in Sitka?

by Katherine Rose | Sep 13, 2018

We tracked a container of ice cream up the west coast to see what it costs down south and where the price spikes on its journey to Sitka.

One down at Chamber, school board candidates meet next on air Thursday

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 12, 2018

One-term school board incumbent Eric Van Cise and challenger Amy Morrison answered questions on district finances, policy, and how best to prepare Sitka’s students to enter the workforce, during a Chamber of Commerce forum this week (9-12-18). The pair will be joined by the third candidate, 18-year incumbent Cass Pook, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Thursday, September 13 on Raven Radio in a live listener call-in.

Five decades on, a Sitkan takes lessons from the 1968 DNC Riots

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 11, 2018

Sitkan Jerry Dzugan was a college student in Chicago in 1968, and witnessed firsthand the riots in the streets during the Democratic National Convention in late August. A bystander, he was nevertheless beaten and arrested during widespread efforts by Chicago police to clear the streets and restore order. Now 70 years old, Dzugan believes it’s important to share the powerful lesson he learned that day.

Election Coverage

Candidate Statement: Aaron Bean for Mayor

Sep 16, 2018

As a city Assembly member, I've stood by what I promised to everyone who elected me two years ago. I've said "no" to all rate increases. I'll continue to do so as mayor. I've done the best that I can to represent everyone and I'll continue to do so after I'm elected mayor.

Brinnen Carter: Candidate Statement for Sitka Assembly

Sep 16, 2018

I love Sitka and I am deeply invested in helping to make it better. I am running to help keep the community beautiful, economically vibrant, and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.

The Morning Interview

Engines off: Campaign encourages idle-free behavior for clean air

Sep 12, 2018

A new campaign to reduce CO2 kicks off in Sitka today: "Stop Idling, Start $aving." Citizens are encouraged to take an idle-free pledge in Sitka, turning off their vehicle to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality.

Electric vehicles featured at Saturday Open House

Sep 10, 2018

Dave Nicholls, with the Sitka Electric Vehicles Owners, outlines plans for an Open House this 1-3 p.mp Saturday, September 15, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Owners will answer common questions about EV's such as range, operating costs, and where to buy one. Test drives will be available.

Southeast News

Beach monitoring program ends for the season

by KRBD Ketchikan | Sep 18, 2018

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has wrapped up its 2018 summertime testing of...

New energy projects in the works in Southeast

by KRBD Ketchikan | Sep 18, 2018

Diesel generators in the Kake Powerhouse provide electricity to the town’s residents. The Gunnuk...

Ketchikan assembly approves PeaceHealth tobacco-cessation plan

by KRBD Ketchikan | Sep 17, 2018

A proposal from PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center for a tobacco-cessation program was...

Alaska News

Calls of bear sightings are up around Juneau. But why?

by APRN | Sep 18, 2018

In many parts of Alaska it’s not uncommon to see a black bear lumbering through a neighborhood, especially in the summer or fall. The animals are crafty at getting into trash if it’s not secured. But this season, it seems like...