Hope McKenney, Author at KCAW

Sitka police say Thursday car crash likely caused by ‘medical issue’

Sitka Police say a crash involving two vehicles and a food truck near Sitka’s roundabout Thursday (11-6-25) was likely caused by a medical issue.

Sitka officials keep 50-year friendship alive with visit to sister city in Japan

Representatives from the City and Borough of Sitka visited Japan last month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its sister city relationship with Nemuro.

‘Trolling is what sustains us’: Pacific Salmon Commission testimony highlights importance of Chinook to Southeast

The Pacific Salmon Commission held a meeting in Sitka last month, where commissioners from Canada and the United States discussed Chinook salmon issues and approved an annual work plan for the coming year.

Municipal Administrator John Leach turns in resignation notice

Sitka’s Municipal Administrator John Leach announced his intention to resign on Wednesday (10-29-25) after six years on the job.

Sitka to petition state for three additional beer and wine licenses

The City of Sitka will petition the state alcohol board for three more restaurant beer and wine licenses.

Sitka firefighters put out fire, check on overdue hunter on Saturday

Sitka firefighters extinguished an unattended bonfire on Harbor Mountain over the weekend.

‘No czars, no kings’: 400 Sitkans rally in protest atop Castle Hill

More than 400 Sitkans turned out Saturday (10-18-25) to speak out against what they call an escalating abuse of power by President Donald Trump.

City hires lieutenant with police chief potential

Sitka has its sights set on a new police chief, but it could be awhile until he can actually fill the role.

City will bid to run paid parking program at Sitka’s airport

Sitkans are one step closer to paying for parking at the local airport. That’s after the Sitka Assembly directed the city to submit a bid to the state to lease a lot for paid parking at the Rocky Gutierrez Airport at its meeting Tuesday night (10-14-25).

Christianson secures sixth term on the Sitka Assembly following absentee ballot count

Incumbent Thor Christianson has narrowly scored the second open seat on the Sitka Assembly, following the city’s count of absentee ballots Friday afternoon (10-10-25).