Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

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.

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.