Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Does Sitka’s Baranov statue impress or oppress?

Earlier this fall -- right around the October Alaska Day Festival -- a group of Sitkans renewed a conversation about a piece of bronze art in heart of downtown.

Students get ‘hands-on’ experience with subsistence

In a high school classroom a saw is buzzing, but it’s not woodshop class. Students at Pacific High stand in a circle, watching intently as Fujioka shows them, step by step how to process a deer.

Federal grant helps cement playground’s future

Organizers in Sitka are one step closer to remodeling the playground at Crescent Harbor.

Four elected to Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council

Sitka Tribe of Alaska held their election for Tribal Council yesterday. Five Tribal citizens ran for four open Council positions.

Federal waiver reduces cost of ACA plans for Alaskans

One month remains to enroll in a health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. According to Andrea Thomas, this year is a bit different. Not only is the sign up period shorter, but plan prices have gone down for Alaskans.

Sitka man indicted on seven counts of assault

35-year-old Nathan Leask allegedly assaulted Nicholas Pansano the evening of November 4th, causing serious injury to Pansano with a .45 caliber pistol.

Students gain fieldwork experience in Indian River

It’s 1 PM on a school day, and a group of wetsuit clad Mt. Edgecumbe High School students are splashing around in Indian River. But they’re doing so with a purpose.

Sitka Police respond to several false tips during manhunt

More details have come to light since 35-year-old Nathan Leask was apprehended on Saturday evening following a shooting in Eliason Harbor.

Bail set at $100,000 for suspect in Sitka shooting

After a two hour manhunt, Sitka police arrested 35-year-old Nathan Leask Saturday evening, for allegedly shooting another male.

Sitka shooter caught, SPD lifts lockdown

UPDATE: 9:50 PMThe male victim was medevaced to Seattle for treatment, says Police Chief Jeff Ankerfelt. The female, previously thought by SPD to have sustained injuries, was not wounded. The suspect surrendered to officers after negotiation over telephone. No names have been released at this time.