Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

What’s the ‘scoop’ on grocery prices in Sitka?

We tracked a container of ice cream up the west coast to see what it costs down south and where the price spikes on its journey to Sitka.

In run for governor, Begich says voters deserve a choice

Former United States Senator Mark Begich visited Sitka earlier this month, and after a few years out of the political scene, Begich is throwing his hat in the ring for the governor's race.

Trollers call for Murkowski’s aid with treaty

About 25 fishermen and family members gathered outside of the Westmark Hotel before the senator’s presentation to the Chamber of Commerce, to call for Murkowski to intervene in the Pacific Salmon Treaty.

Amy Morrison third candidate to file for school board

The filing period is closed for the Sitka School Board as well. And in the past week, a third candidate has filed to run for a term. Amy Morrison says the district should work to provide more options to students, remaining ‘relevant’ to keep enrollment up.

Pook, VanCise make another run for Sitka School Board

After a year marked by budget constraints, the loss of a full-time school librarian, and the first layoffs of non-tenured teachers the district has ever faced, Cass Pook and Eric VanCise are gearing up for another school board run, knowing there may be more difficult decisions ahead.

‘Legally Blonde’ delivers powerful message in pink package

Sitka’s Musical Theatre Camp is at the height of production, debuting the high-energy rock-belt musical Legally Blonde this weekend - based on the hit 2001 film. While there’s fun to be had, it’s not just pink dresses and valley girl giggles.

State hires caretaker to resume management of Sitka parks

After three years of passive management, the state of Alaska will resume authority over state parks in the Sitka area, including the popular picnic spot Halibut Point Rec. To create sustainable funding for the sites, the state will also uphold a slew of new fees.

Rasmuson Foundation awards $330,000 to revitalize mill building

The Sitka Sound Science Center is bustling with tourists, sampling Ludvigs chowder and picking up souvenirs. But this time next year, the historic Mill Building may look quite different, thanks to a grant from the Rasmuson Foundation and, the Center hopes, some matching local funds.

Women aim for firearm mastery at pistol clinic

While it’s no secret that there’s a sizeable gun-owning community in Sitka, it also happens to be co-ed. At the Sitka Sportsmen’s Association indoor shooting range, the fastest-growing user demographic is female.

‘Advisory vote’ replaces ‘public vote’ on land disposal

Sitka voters no longer have the ability to ratify large property disposals. The Sitka Assembly Tuesday night voted, on final reading, to amend the Sitka General Code, eliminating a binding public vote for land disposals of property valued above $500,000 and leases of above $750,000.