On Monday morning (7-31-23), assembly member Tim Pike filed to run for re-election. Pike was appointed to fill a vacancy on the assembly following the resignation of Dave Miller last fall. KCAW spoke with Pike about his decision to pursue a full three-year term.
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Each year, the Portland-based nonprofit Ecotrust honors Indigenous leaders from around the Pacific Northwest. This year, two people from Southeast Alaska were among the eight honorees. KCAW spoke with Kh’asheechtlaa (Louise Brady), who was honored for her work with the Herring Protectors.
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Austin Wayne Cranford is the first candidate to file for one of three open seats on the Sitka Assembly this fall. Cranford has lived in Sitka for the last decade. He’s a veteran and currently works for the University of Alaska Southeast in information technology. He spoke with KCAW about his decision to run for public office:
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Sitkans will weigh in on two ballot propositions that, if approved, would impact Sitka School District finances, and possibly its board.
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Sitka has officially adopted a plan for construction of a new marine haul out at its industrial park. The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday (7-25-23) approved the $14-million project – despite being far short of the full amount. Officials nevertheless hope that getting started with the bare bones will both support Sitka’s marine industry, and attract future funding to complete the job.
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The final plan for Sitka’s long-awaited marine haulout will come before the Sitka Assembly tonight (7-25-23) for approval.
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The wheels of a large tour bus caught fire Friday (7-21-23) in downtown Sitka. Fire officials suspect the vehicle’s brakes had seized and overheated.
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Supporters of a Community Garden in Sitka hope to address local food insecurity from the ground up, literally, by building gardens and renting out plots to green thumbs who want to grow their own food. But there are many challenges ahead for the project, including some neighborhood opposition.
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After around a year without one, Sitka has a new animal control officer. Sam Pointer took on the job in June, and brings optimism and a community-driven approach to a role that can be as challenging as it is rewarding.
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Sitka is thinking about capitalizing on the rebound in cruise tourism to help maintain its schools. A ballot proposition that would impose a dedicated one-percent seasonal sales tax passed the local assembly this week (Tuesday 7-11-23), and is likely to appear before voters this fall.
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