Meredith Redick, Author at KCAW

Hítx’i Sáani project on track to provide supportive housing by spring

The Sitka Homeless Coalition is starting construction on a project that will provide permanent supportive housing to Sitkans in need.

Body found near Sitka trail early Thursday

The Sitka Police are investigating after a person was found dead Thursday morning near a popular trail in Sitka.

New study sheds light on sablefish genetics

North Pacific sablefish are a single genetic population, according to a new study published last month through NOAA fisheries.

Sitka High principal resigns 6 weeks before start of school year

Sitka High School principal Sondra Lundvick resigned last week, just six weeks before the start of the school year.

Kayaker rescued after capsizing at Blue Lake

One person was rescued by emergency personnel after flipping a kayak at Sitka’s Blue Lake on Saturday.

Federal funding may help close the gap for Sitka haulout project

More federal funding may be coming down the pike for Sitka’s marine haulout project.

Starrigavan beach shows spikes in shellfish toxins

A popular clam digging spot in Sitka is showing sky-high levels of the toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning.

SFAC to receive annual fee to manage performing arts center

Alaska Arts Southeast, the nonprofit arm of the Sitka Fine Arts Camp, will now receive an annual fee for managing the Sitka Performing Arts Center.

As school district faces cuts, loss of Sitka High librarian position hits hard

In May, the Sitka school board adopted a bare-bones budget that eliminated 16 teaching positions. As staff and families reckon with the changes, the loss of Sitka High’s librarian is hitting particularly hard.

Sitka High grad says sparks flew the first time she tried welding

Women make up a tiny fraction of welders in the US. One recent Sitka High School graduate is joining those ranks, heading to technical school after getting her start in a metalworking class.