Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

MEHS makes space for students impacted by Typhoon Halong

Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka is preparing to welcome students from Western Alaska who have been displaced by Typhoon Halong.

Sitka School Board swears in newly elected members, selects officers

Sitka’s newest school board members were sworn in at a special meeting on Wednesday.

City of Sitka urges state to update ferry EV policies

The City of Sitka is working toward electrifying as much of its vehicle fleet as possible by 2030, but a new barge policy may slow its efforts.

State may hold off on rule change that would limit local school contributions

The Alaska State Board of Education may again hold off on a rule change that could further limit the amount of money cities can give to their local school districts.

Judge upholds cell tower permit denial in Sitka

A decision to deny a permit for a cell tower in Sitka has been upheld by a judge from the Alaska Department of Administrative Hearings.

Federal government shuts down on final day of Sitka’s cruise season

Sitka’s last big cruise ship day of the season was Wednesday, October 1. But as the last wave of tourists visited the Sitka National Historical Park, some were surprised to find they couldn’t access the park’s visitor center. It was closed due to the government shutdown.

Jobs and pay are up, but population is down, economist says in Sitka economic report

Sitka has gained nearly 200 jobs this year and wages are up, but the population is continuing to decline. These numbers were presented at the tail-end of Southeast Alaska’s annual economic conference that took place in Sitka last week.

Residents assess damage the day after landslides and high winds hit Elfin Cove

Power has been restored to part of Elfin Cove after multiple landslides and high winds hit the remote Chichagof Island community on Monday (9-22-25).

Elfin Cove residents evacuate as slide damages homes

No injuries were reported when at least one landslide in Elfin Cove in Southeast Alaska damaged multiple homes.

‘The reels just start screaming’: Warm temps bring tuna to Sitka’s shores

An unusually warm August and early September near Sitka raised water temperatures to over 60 degrees. And those warm waters attracted an unusual fish to the area - tuna. Anglers had historic luck bringing home the fish that usually swim farther south.