Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Sitka School Board hears update on REACH homeschool program

Enrollment in Sitka’s homeschool program is down from its peak at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s up slightly from pre-pandemic years.

Earthquake shakes Yakutat, no tsunami danger reported

Around 11:41 a.m. on Saturday (12-6-26), an earthquake struck around 55 miles north of Yakutat. Preliminary reports measured the earthquake at a 7.0 magnitude.

Gassman delivers annual ‘State of the Tribe’ address following resignation announcement

The longtime general manager and CEO of the Sheet'ká Ḵwáan Sitka Tribe of Alaska addressed Tribal Citizens at the government’s annual meeting on Tuesday (12-3-25).

Alumni, former staff sound alarm on mental health crisis at Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Alumni and former staff members at Mt. Edgecumbe High School are raising serious concerns about safety and student support at the state-run boarding school in Sitka that serves Alaska Native students from villages across the state.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska CEO steps down

The CEO of Sitka Tribe of Alaska is stepping down.

Sitka Assembly approves new fire union contract with pay increases

Fire hall employees will be getting a pay bump. When the Sitka Assembly met last night (11-25-25) it approved the collective bargaining agreement with the local firefighters union.

Researchers investigate, plan for tsunami-induced landslide risk in Yakutat

Researchers and community members gathered in Yakutat late last month to discuss local geohazards, like landslide-induced tsunamis, and how they can be addressed.

Sitka grocers announce plan to sell to Albertsons-Safeway

Several months after announcing a plan to sell the company, the Hames Corporation has found a likely buyer. Owners of the Sitka grocery business announced on Tuesday (11-11-25) that they have signed a letter of agreement to sell the business to Albertson’s/Safeway, a national grocery chain.

Gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich tours Southeast for ‘Community Conversations’

Former state senator and gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich visited Sitka last week.

Former school business manager raises concerns about district travel account

A retired Sitka School District staff member has raised concerns about alleged misuse of the district’s travel accounts. While the district and local say the matter has been investigated and resolved, the former business manager believes further scrutiny is warranted.