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Weekend outage planned for maintenance work

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

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.”

Sitka assembly moves to repeal voter approval of large land sales

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 The Sitka Assembly last week (4-25-18) on first reading repealed language requiring voter approval, in order to lower barriers to some prospective large sales.

Sitka planners chart course for 2030

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

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

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.

KCAW accepting applications for GM position

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.

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