KCAW News, Author at KCAW - Page 178 of 222

School Board Candidate: Eric VanCise

Eric Van Cise Age: 57 Lived in Sitka: 24 years Describe your family: My Spouse Leah and our two...

Assembly Candidate: Blossom Twitchell

Occupation: I am the General Assistance Caseworker for the Sitka Tribe of Alaska Social Services Department. In my position, I administer the financial assistance programs for STA, as well as advocate for financial self...

Assembly Candidate: Brinnen Carter

Brinnen Carter Age: 52 How many years have you lived in Sitka and in Alaska? 5 years Describe your family: I have been married to my wife Jennifer for 25 years. My son Benjamin attends Thomas College in Waterville, Maine and my...

Assembly Candidate: Kevin Mosher

Kevin Mosher Age: 44 How many years have you lived in Sitka and in Alaska? 25 years Describe your family: Married with 5 children Occupation: Accountant Current community involvement: Present for activities with our children. As...

Mayoral Candidate: Benjamen Miyasato

Benjamin Miyasato Age: 54 How many years have you lived in Sitka and in Alaska? 54 years Describe your family: Mom, three brothers, and one sister Occupation: Retired military, local politician Community involvement, past and...

Assembly Candidate: Sheila Finkenbinder

Sheila Finkenbinder Age: 72 How many years have you lived in Sitka and in Alaska? 28 years Describe your family: Widowed with two grown children. Occupation: Retired now, but working seasonal jobs. I also run a small Airbnb in...

Mayoral Candidate: Gary Paxton

Gary Paxton Age: 79 How many years have you lived in Sitka and in Alaska?: 49 years Describe your family: Wife and three children Occupation: Retired Community involvement, past and present: Administrator, Sheldon Jackson...

Mayoral Candidate: Aaron Bean

Aaron Bean Age: 39 How many years have you lived in Sitka and Alaska? 1979 Describe your family:...

Listen: School Board Candidates answer your questions

Candidates for Sitka School Board Amy Morrison, Cass Pook, and Eric Van Cise answered listener questions about school district programs, funding, and policy on Thursday evening, September 13, 2018.

Sheila Finkenbinder: Candidate Statement for Sitka Assembly

I've heard from a lot of people who feel that their voices haven't been heard by the Assembly -- and they're looking for change. I feel I can be a part of that change by listening respectfully and helping to steer conversations in a positive direction that will lead to solutions.