Robert Woolsey, KCAW, Author at KCAW

In sunshine, Scotchmer wins 8th consecutive Alpine Adventure

Sam Scotchmer picked up his 8th consecutive win in the men's division of the 24th Alpine Adventure Run, reaffirming his position as king of this particular hill.

Ecosystem study unlocks the mystery of black cod survival

Although stocks are strong, biologists don’t fully grasp black cod population ecology. A research partnership in Sitka hopes to change that.

Damaged cable disrupts Sitka’s internet, wireless service

Telecommunication services to Sitka and Angoon were disrupted early Thursday morning (7-13-17) when the fiber optic cable serving those communities was damaged. Service should be restored within 24 hours.

Dapcevich vs. Sitka scheduled for trial in 2018

Attorney Joe Geldhof represented former Sitka mayor Marko Dapcevich during a brief scheduling conference on July 11. Afterwards, Geldhof said that his client is aware that the industrial park dock -- which prompted the lawsuit -- may be up and running by the time the case is resolved.

Cutter Maple’s Alaskan farewell a (possible) journey to remember

When the Coast Guard Cutter Maple leaves Sitka this week (7-12-17), she won’t be coming back -- but her crew will. The Maple is scheduled to travel to the East Coast via the famed Northwest Passage -- only the 6th Coast Guard vessel to do so.

Beginning in August: Deep-release puts the pressure on rockfish survival

ADF&G is closing all sportfishing for nonpelagic rockfish in outside waters from Yakutat to Ketchikan for three weeks beginning August 1. A deep-release mechanism will be required for all sport anglers.

Soil contamination slows — but doesn’t deter — Sitka cottage project

The Sitka Community Land Trust cottage project has hit a snag that may take some effort to remedy. But board chair Randy Hughey is determined to create seven affordable homes for young families.

Mollie Kabler to lead CoastAlaska, APBI joint venture

Mollie Kabler has been the executive director of CoastAlaska for over 11 years. As of July 1st, she’ll also be running Alaska Public Broadcasting, Inc., which services public stations across the state.

In Sitka: A mobile plant built to chill out the Bristol Bay fishery

Although the product is famous, there are some who think the quality of Bristol Bay sockeye could be improved. In Sitka, a pair of entrepreneurs is betting $2 million that they can deliver a better fish.

3 Sitka teaching jobs at stake in legislative education standoff

Sitka may be forced to cut three additional teaching positions, if the legislature reduces education funding by five-percent. This comes on top of the two teachers and four paraprofessionals the district cut in April.