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Sitka reports 41 new coronavirus cases on Monday, Tuesday

Sitka reported 41 new coronavirus cases on Monday and Tuesday, according to data from the Alaska Department of Social Services.

Sitka’s 2021: Not as good as we’d hoped, maybe not as bad as we think?

KCAW's Robert Woolsey and Katherine Rose look back on 2021, and conclude that the year was was "Not as good as we'd hoped, maybe not as bad as we think?" Here's their list of some of the top stories of the past twelve months.

COVID cases on the rise in Sitka and Tenakee Springs

Coronavirus cases in Sitka are on the rise. 28 new COVID cases were reported on Monday and Tuesday, according to information from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.

Firefighters respond to boat fire at Eliason Harbor

A boat caught fire in Eliason Harbor early this morning (Monday 12-27-21), causing a plume of black smoke to billow over the harbor for nearly two hours.

Sitka reports 5 new coronavirus cases, mid-week

Sitka has reported five new coronavirus cases since Monday (12-20-21), according to data from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.

Not to be undone by a peppermint bark shortage, Santa opts for an old-fashioned Christmas

KCAW's Robert Woolsey finds Santa Claus in Long Beach, California, this morning, awaiting the arrival of five freighters filled with Christmas joy. The world's most famous elf has been struggling with supply chain issues that have forced the North Pole to produce some classic analog alternatives to iPhones and Playstations.

Home tests for COVID arrive at Sitka’s pharmacies

Sitka now has an over-the-counter covid test available for use in the home. The FlowFlex Rapid Antigen test is available in limited quantities from Harry Race and White’s pharmacies, and retails for $13 per test.

Watch: President Biden’s response to Omicron surge

As COVID-19 cases surge across the U.S. ahead of Christmas, President Biden delivers remarks on his administration's plans to fight the onslaught of cases and the rapidly-spreading omicron variant of the virus. Watch live beginning at 10:30 a.m. AKST.

7 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday keep Sitka in high alert

Sitka reported 7 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday (12-14-21) according to data from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services.

Sitka Fish & Game ‘Advisory Committee’ plays a major role in reviewing proposed regulations for salmon, herring, and shellfish

Heather Bauscher updates us on the work of the Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee. The 17-member committee has been meeting twice a week since October, reviewing regulatory proposals for salmon, herring, and shellfish and giving the thumbs up or thumbs down in advance of the State Board of Fisheries meeting in Ketchikan next month. The Sitka AC meets via zoom on Mondays and Wednesdays through the deadline of December 22.