Local News

Failed protective device trips breaker at Green Lake, causing outage

by Katherine Rose | Dec 12, 2018

KCAW News spoke with utility director Bryan Bertacchi, who said that a breaker tripped at the Green Lake power plant, causing a brief power outage across Sitka from around 5:50 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (12/12/18).

Holiday stress can exacerbate domestic violence, advocates say

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Dec 12, 2018

While Sitkans are counting down the days to the winter holiday, local advocates for victims of domestic violence are getting ready to work overtime. What is supposed to be a season of joy can actually increase the risk of abuse for many reasons.

Assembly gives go-ahead for Blue Lake water filtration plant

by Katherine Rose | Dec 12, 2018

The Sitka Assembly voted, last night, to move forward with the development of a secondary water treatment plant. The resolution, which narrowly passed 4-2, is expected to cost the city $18 million, though rate increases have been in place to help fund the planned project for months. KCAW’s Katherine Rose reports.

Rasmuson Foundation awards over $750,000 to Sitka nonprofits

by Katherine Rose | Dec 11, 2018

Three Sitka nonprofits are celebrating a bigger bottom line today (Tuesday 12-11-18) after the Rasmuson Foundation awarded them money to renovate or expand existing facilities and projects.

The Morning Interview

Blatchley students celebrate ‘Colors of our Community’ with art installation

Dec 14, 2018

Students from Blatchley Middle School joined KCAW's Brooke Schaefer in the studio to discuss a student-led visual arts project celebrating diversity in our community. The installation, called "Colors of Our Community" will be curated by students with support of local artists.

Boys Run 5K set for Saturday, December 15

Dec 13, 2018

SAFV's Boys Run Program is gearing up for its annual 5K Fun Run, 10 a.m. Saturday, December 15. This year's theme is Color Run! Participants in grades 3 through 5 and coaches discuss what they have learned this year, and invite Sitka to join their celebration this weekend.

The troubling rise in domestic violence over the holidays

Dec 12, 2018

Peg Blumer, with Sitkans Against Family Violence, and Sitka Police sergeant Gary Cranford say that the rise in domestic violence is noticeable around the holidays. Financial stress, family demands, and other factors can contribute to emotional abuse -- and even physical abuse.

Sentinel Sports: Girls, boys excel at Region V Wrestling tourney

Dec 11, 2018

Daily Sitka Sentinel sports editor Klas Stolpe attended the Region V Wrestling tourney in Juneau over the weekend and reports Mt. Edgecumbe High School and Sitka High will be represented at the state meet this weekend -- by both girls and boys. With KCAW's Robert Woolsey.