Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Starrigavan well closed to public until further notice

The Forest Service shut off the well at Starrigavan Recreation Area last week after users reported changes to the water.

A conversation with Sitka’s new superintendent, Dr. Deidre Jenson

At a special meeting on January 25, the Sitka School Board made its official offer to hire Dr. Deidre Jenson as the next superintendent for the district.

Assembly appoints Ryan Gluth to tourism task force

At its regular meeting this week (1-23-24), the Sitka Assembly appointed local pastor Ryan Gluth to fill a vacancy on the city’s tourism task force, after considering two applications for the position.

Assembly to reconsider scope of visitor services contract

With two record breaking summer cruise seasons under the city’s belt and a third on the way, Sitkas are reflecting on how the community is responding to growth in the tourism sector. Now, the Sitka Assembly is asking whether it should change the scope of its visitor services program to focus on something other than bringing more visitors to town.

Assembly moves to eliminate ATV curfew in Sitka

The Sitka Assembly may soon roll back quiet hours for All-Purpose Vehicles on local roads.

Dr. Deidre Jenson named sole finalist for superintendent job

The Sitka School Board has chosen a new superintendent. In an executive session on Saturday (1-20-24) the board selected Dr. Deidre Jenson as the sole finalist from a group of nine applicants.

January 23, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

As the city grapples with how to ‘right size’ tourism in Sitka, following two record breaking cruise seasons, should it change the goal of its visitor services program? That’s a question the Sitka Assembly will be considering when it meets tonight (1-23-24).

Alaska’s top ‘pinheads’ gather in Sitka for first ever state pinball championship

This weekend (1-20-24) Sitka will host the first ever Alaska state pinball championship. It’s part of a national resurgence in passion for pinball. The winner will advance to the North American championship in Wisconsin this spring.

Sitkans take to mic to share thoughts on cruise traffic

It was standing room only in Sitka last night, when the city’s tourism task force held its third town hall to ask Sitkans for feedback on how to “right size” tourism in the community.

A $4.5 million affordable housing grant could be on its way to Sitka

The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation has proposed granting $4.5 million to the city to assist with new housing developments in Sitka, as part of the Last Frontier Housing Initiative. City administrator John Leach said Sitka and Ketchikan were each chosen to receive the funds.