Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

School board candidates field Chamber questions

School Board candidates fielded questions from the local business community at a forum hosted by the Sitka Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (9-10-25).

Sitka Grand Jury indicted five in June, July

Car thefts, vandalisms, and hit-and-runs have kept the Sitka Police Department busy this summer.

Anchorage judge hears Sitka cell tower case appeal

Southeast Alaska’s regional tribe is calling for the City and Borough of Sitka to reverse a decision denying the construction of a tall tower in a neighborhood.

BSA increase gives Sitka School Board breathing room as state considers change to funding formula

When the Sitka School District opens its doors to students this week, it will be under different circumstances than expected, with an unanticipated increase in state funding.

Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles due to fire risk

Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles to Alaska or Hawaii.

Sitka Police Sergeant Lance Ewers seeks school board seat

Sitka Police Sergeant and local charter business owner Lance Ewers is the third candidate to file for one of two-open seats on the Sitka School Board. He spoke with KCAW spoke with Ewers about his interest in the position and priorities if he’s elected.

Juneau flooding affects marine weather forecast updates for Sitka

Flooding in Juneau has affected the National Weather Service’s ability to update weather forecasts on its website and marine weather radios in the region. That affects forecasts in Sitka, but there is a backup.

Potential ballot prop would require economic studies for future citizen initiatives

A local group has gathered signatures for a ballot initiative that would require future citizen initiatives to include economic impact studies.

Sitkans make noise for Gaza in recent protest

Around 30 Sitkans gathered on Wednesday (8-7-25) to protest Israel’s blockade in Gaza and its continued effects.

After summer in Sitka, rising Scrabble star takes on back-to-back national championships

A former Outer Coast student and recent staff member is leaving Sitka this weekend to compete in back-to-back national Scrabble championships. KCAW’s Katherine Rose spoke with the recent college graduate who is ranked 14th nationally in the competitive Scrabble circuit.