Emily Kwong, KCAW, Author at KCAW

Assembly moves to help struggling Sitkans pay utility bills

Sitka’s utility subsidization program would start in January of 2019, after an application period this fall. Those who qualify would receive a monthly rebate of up to $65.

March 13, 2018: What’s happening at tonight’s Assembly meeting?

The recent drought in South Africa has presented a unique business opportunity for Sitka. The...

Planned 4-hour outage at Sitka High on Sunday

The City of Sitka has scheduled a 4-hour outage at Sitka High School on Sunday (03-11-18) to replace equipment. The outage will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Fishermen’s network creates map of ocean floor to reduce bycatch

The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association is nearing completion of a bathymetric database to help fishermen in the Fishery Conservation Network (FCN) meet quota and reduce bycatch.

Former Hoonah mayor enters HD 35 race

Kenny Karl Skaflestad has entered the race for the District 35 House Seat this upcoming election. Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has held that seat since 2013 and is up for re-election in the fall.

From plastic bag fee to carbon tax, Sitka Assembly vets environmental policies

Several grassroots environmental initiatives came before the Sitka Assembly last night (02-27-18), resulting in heated discussion about carbon taxes and plastic bags. The Assembly took action on both issues.

With $1 million sale, ‘Hobbit Hole’ homestead to become field station

A fishermen’s homestead will soon be the site of a field school. The Inian Islands Institute has purchased a 5-acre property and several buildings across from Elfin Cove.

February 27, 2018: What’s happening at tonight’s Assembly meeting?

Plastic bags, derelict vessels, and the future of Sitka Community Hospital are all on tap tonight (02-27-18) at the regular meeting of the Sitka Assembly.

DDF students flex performance muscles at state championship

While the Olympics come to a close in Pyeongchang this weekend, another competition is underway at East Anchorage High School. That’s where over 100 students and their coaches have gathered for the state’s annual “Drama, Debate, and Forensics” Championship.

Oscar-nominated docs include grassroots fight against opioid crisis

All this week, Sitka Film Society will be screening short films nominated for an Academy Award. That includes Heroin(e), a 40-minute Netflix documentary that follows three women -- a fire chief, a judge and a street missionary -- as they battle West Virginia's devastating opioid epidemic.