Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s herring appeal heard before state’s Supreme Court

The Alaska Supreme Court on Wednesday (12-14-22) heard oral arguments in an appeal brought by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska over the management of herring. The Tribe asked the high court to reverse a 2021 Superior Court decision that ruled in favor of the state on a constitutional claim. A final ruling on the matter could take months.

Assembly approves new fee system, bidding process for Harrigan Centennial Hall vendors

Vendors hoping to cash in on the record numbers of cruise ship visitors next year in Sitka are going to have to pay for the privilege. The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday adopted a new fee system for outfitters and tour operators, requiring them to bid on the limited commercial space at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

Planning Commission approves updates to next year’s tourism plan

The Sitka Planning Commission is recommending safety improvements as part of its plan for next year’s cruise season. They also want the city to once again consider the restroom situation. The Commission approved a draft of the plan at a meeting on Wednesday (12-7) and is sending it to the Assembly for review.

Planners to investigate whether some city lands can be opened up for housing

Sitka’s planning department will investigate whether several sections of city and state-owned land can be opened up for housing development.

No applicants, so far, for newly vacant Sitka Assembly seat

There’s one week left to apply for a newly vacant seat on the Sitka Assembly, but as of Tuesday morning, the city hasn’t received any applications.

November 22, 2022: What’s on the Sitka Assembly’s agenda tonight?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (11-22-22), it will accept the resignation of assembly member Rebecca Himschoot.

Thanksgiving storm brings high winds to Southeast

Communities on the outer coast can brace themselves for a blustery Thanksgiving, with heavy rainfall and winds reaching as high as 60 miles per hour in some communities on Wednesday and Thursday.

Family, pet photo shoot raises money for Sitka’s animal shelter

A somewhat new local non-profit hosted a ‘picture purrfect’ fundraiser on Saturday (11-12-22) to raise money for operations at the Sitka Animal Shelter.

Newest assembly member, Tim Pike, shares thoughts for upcoming year

Last month, the Sitka Assembly appointed Tim Pike to fill a vacant seat for the next year. Pike has lived in Sitka for the last 25 years, and teaches Career and Technical Education at Sitka High School, but he doesn’t consider himself the “education candidate” on the assembly –- beyond the classroom, he says he's a citizen interested in economic growth.

Assembly moves forward with full-scale seaplane base project

The Sitka Assembly is moving forward with a long-planned seaplane project, and while new estimates project the cost at more than double original predictions, the assembly is going for a fully-realized project rather than a more affordable scaled-back option.