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Administrator: Problems in Sitka’s Electric Dept. are shared by utilities nationwide

Municipal administrator John Leach discusses the staffing shortage in the Sitka Electric Department: two journeyman lineman jobs, and two leadership jobs. He says pay is among the best in the region, but a per diem provision in union contracts is creating an incentive for workers to stay in temporary positions. Additionally, a widespread problem with utility bills has resulted in the city's investment in radio-frequency meter readings that reduce the chance for human error.

May 28, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (5-28-24), it will consider approving next fiscal year’s general and enterprise fund budgets on final reading.

Video: Air Station Sitka rescues injured ATV rider at Appleton Cove

The Coast Guard performed two rescues in Sitka over the Memorial Day weekend: A medevac of an injured ATV rider, and towing the disabled fishing vessel Kari Ann away from rocks in Western Channel.

Grownups have the edge in 2024 Sitka Salmon Derby — but just barely

Adults have the edge in the 2024 Sitka Salmon Derby -- but just barely. Ron Davis is in the lead with a 39.5-pound king, but not far behind is last year's winner, 11-year old Caleb Gray, in third place with a 28.5 pound fish.

53rd season of Sitka Music Festival opens at Mean Queen

Sitka Music Festival executive director Alex Serio joins KCAW's Robert Woolsey to share details of the 53rd season of the Sitka Music Festival, which opens Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Mean Queen, featuring the Arianna String Quartet.

Sitka Tribe hosts opioid prevention concert with blues musician Levi Platero and family band

Sitka Tribe of Alaska will host Diné bluesman Levi Platero and his family band for “Choose Your Medicine Wisely,” a sober night of Indigenous music on Friday, May 24 from 7 – 9pm at the Sheet’ká Kwáan Naa Kahídi.

This Sunday’s ‘Tribute Ride’ honors Bill Foster and his epic journey to Cuba

Brian McNitt and Robert Woolsey share the backstory behind this Sunday's Bill Foster Tribute Ride (beginning 11 a.m. Sunday, May 26, at the Salty Spoke Co-op). After the ride, relax at Harbor Mt. Brewing and watch a slideshow of Bill's 1959 ride to post-revolutionary Cuba!

Sen. Stedman says no money coming to start P-burg hospital, or to finish Sitka’s Katlian Bay Road

Sitka's Katlian Bay Road is three-quarters complete, but $27 million short in funding. Petersburg's hospital has yet to break ground. Neither project got "10 cents" in next year's capital budget.

Swing your partner! at Porch Fest 2024

Dancers step out to the music of Sitka contra band Fishing for Cats, during Porch Fest 2024. This year's Porch Fest morphed from a lawn party behind KCAW, to a full-fledged street festival with food, music, and art all day long on May 18. That evening, three bands performed on the festival "main stage" at the Crescent Harbor net shed: Anel Y Los, Los Castaways, and Hank Moore & Friends.

‘Freedom Alliance’ brings veterans on three-day fishing trip to Sitka

Mike Nares is the outdoor program officer with Freedom Alliance. He joined KCAW to talk about their program to bring veterans on three day fishing trips in Sitka. Listen here: