Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Record rainfall bumped Sitka’s landslide risk level to ‘medium’ on Saturday

Record-breaking rainfall over the weekend caused at least one landslide near Sitka.

Scott Saline fourth and final candidate to file for Sitka Assembly

Scott Saline filed late Friday to run for one of three open seats on the Sitka Assembly. Saline is a refrigeration entrepreneur and owner of Seadaddy, a drop-in seafood grill on Katlian Street. KCAW spoke with Saline about his decision to run for public office.

August 8, 2023: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

A policy change may be coming for how the cruise passenger “head tax” is administered in Sitka.

Assembly member JJ Carlson files to run for a full term this fall

On Wednesday afternoon (8-2-23), assembly member JJ Carlson filed her paperwork to run as a candidate in this year’s municipal election.

After serving as an appointed assembly member for the last year, Tim Pike files to run for full term

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.

Kh’asheechtlaa Louise Brady honored with Indigenous Leadership Award

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.

Austin Cranford is first to file for seat on Sitka Assembly

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:

Voters will weigh in on two ballot propositions this fall

Sitkans will weigh in on two ballot propositions that, if approved, would impact Sitka School District finances, and possibly its board.

Assembly adopts haulout plan with hopes to complete construction by January 2025

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.