Hope McKenney, Author at KCAW

Sitka Assembly allocates $25k towards childhood needs study

The city will pay a regional nonprofit $25,000 to conduct a childcare needs study as part of an effort to address the growing issue in Sitka.

Green Lake Road remains closed following Friday avalanche

Green Lake Road remains closed to all non-essential travel following an avalanche Friday evening (1-9-26).

Sitka Assembly reviews staff funding requests

City staff asked for big picture budget guidance from the Sitka Assembly during a special meeting Thursday night (1-8-26). During the more than two-hour discussion, assembly members reviewed staff funding requests and discussed fiscal pressures.

Alaska Board of Game to consider upping nonresident bag limit for Sitka-area deer

A proposal to increase the nonresident bag limit in the Sitka area from two bucks to four deer each year will be considered at an upcoming Alaska Board of Game meeting in Wrangell later this month.

Sitka Assembly looks to address issue of bears breaking into trash cans

The Sitka Assembly is looking to address an ongoing problem in Sitka: bears breaking into trash cans. But how the body will go about it is still up in the air.

Sitka Assembly kicks off budget talks for FY27

The Sitka Assembly may consider putting a cap on utility rate increases next fiscal year. The idea was raised when the assembly began deliberations over next year’s budget in a special meeting on Thursday (12-18-25).

Assembly greenlights visitor funds, holds off on contract

The city may have finally secured an operator to run its visitor services program, Visit Sitka. But when the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (12-16-25), the group approved an initial round of funding to pay the contractor, but spent over two hours hashing out details over the contract.

‘We’re really breaking new ground’: hybrid fishing boat prepares for maiden voyage in Sitka

What could be Alaska’s first official hybrid electric fishing boat is one step closer to hitting the water. The boat is part of a pilot program based in Sitka to address high fuel costs for the fishing fleet and maybe make fishing just a little bit greener.

‘Finding light in the dark’: Sitka Cirque hosts immersive adult dance party this weekend

The immersive experience includes aerial performances, visual art, live music, DJ sets, and roving characters.

Mt. Edgecumbe superintendent responds to concerns over student support and safety

At a state Board of Education meeting on Dec. 3, alumni and former staff from Mt. Edgecumbe High School raised concerns about safety and student support at the state-run boarding school in Sitka.