Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Stedman: Edgecumbe pool to open January 15

Sen. Bert Stedman has two Sitka projects on his mind, heading into the next legislative session -- both have been funded in previous legislatures, but neither is officially completed.

8-week Tai Chi Chih course taught at Pioneer Home

Tai Chi Chih is a moving meditation that consists of 19 movements and one pose. Though it's not considered an 'exercise' -done regularly it is meant to provide health benefits.

Kreiss-Tomkins: Governor faces ‘an impossible math problem’

"They're in an impossible math problem given everything the governor elect has promised on the campaign trail, so something is going to give. My concern is if they disproportionately affect coastal Alaska," said Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in an interview with KCAW.

Sitka’s 2018: A year for the bold

2018 in Sitka, fortune favored the bold. From landlocked sea lions refusing to stand down, to protesters calling for change, Sitkans fought for what they believed in this year. KCAW’s Katherine Rose reflects on a year in Sitka when behaved boldly without apology.

Sitka Physical Therapy acquired by SEARHC this year

Earlier this fall, SEARHC acquired Sitka Physical Therapy. That acquisition plus Sitka Medical Center, and the former Totten Medical Center -- now called Sitka Express Care Clinic --are three relatively new investments by SEARHC to provide expanded healthcare to a larger population.

Assembly hears update on hospital negotiation, approves visitor services contract

The city is closer to finalizing negotiations with SEARHC over the potential affiliation with Sitka Community Hospital. At last night’s meeting of the Sitka Assembly, one of the terms of those negotiations came to light, but the rest were discussed behind closed doors.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska spells out frustration with state

The Sitka Tribe went into more detail today (Wednesday 12-18-18) about the lawsuit filed last week against the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Board of Fish, calling for the state to intervene before the 2019 Sitka sac roe herring fishery. STA leadership spelled out their frustrations with state management, and offered some ideas for assuring the future success of both commercial and subsistence herring fishing in Sitka Sound.

December 20, 2018: What’s on the agenda at tonight’s assembly meeting?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (12/20/18) they’ll hear a special report from consultants Steve Huebner and Sarah Cave regarding the Sitka Community Hospital and SEARHC affiliation process.

Preliminary state budget includes funds for Sitka’s harbors, schools

In current rendition of the state's preliminary budget, here’s a slice of the pie District 35 could receive: The City of Sitka is slated to receive $1.7 million in matching grant funding for two harbor projects -- $200,000 for pilings at Thomsen Harbor and $1.5 million for electrical work at Eliason Harbor.

Sitka Tribe sues state, claims mismanagement of herring fishery

A tribal government is filing suit against the State of Alaska, alleging mismanagement of the Sitka sac roe herring fishery. The Sitka Tribe of Alaska has retained a major Anchorage law firm that specializes in tribal advocacy and subsistence issues.