Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

SEARHC takes extra precautions as omicron moves through Alaska

Sitka is in the middle of the second biggest coronavirus wave it has seen to date, and local medical providers are taking extra precautions.

Sitka reported 66 new coronavirus cases on Friday

Sitka reported 66 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday and Thursday according to data from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services released on Friday (1-14-22)

Updated: 4.6 magnitude earthquake wakes parts of Southeast early Friday

An earthquake centered northwest of Sitka shook the ground this morning, waking many in Southeast Alaska.

New radio repeaters at Mud Bay to improve emergency response in Sitka

When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (1-11-22), it approved the receipt of a $75,000 grant to purchase three radio repeaters to bolster local emergency response.

City staff considering ‘optimistic but conservative’ budget for FY23

On Tuesday (1-11-22), the Sitka Assembly heard a ‘big picture’ presentation from the city’s finance department about the state of the budget.

Police body camera question pulled from Assembly agenda

When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (1-11-22), it did not discuss body cameras for the Sitka Police Department, as reported on Raven News earlier that morning.

School mask policy will remain intact through omicron surge

Sitka’s COVID rate has increased dramatically in the last week, with case counts nearing the numbers from last summer’s surge, just in time for schools to reopen after the winter holidays.

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is a social emotional learning and healthy lifestyle afterschool program for girls in 3rd – 5th grade. On Saturday December 11th, Girls on the Run is holding a community 5k Fun Run.

Blatchley Middle School closed today after water main break on HPR

Blatchley Middle School is closed today after a water line break on HPR forced the city to shut off water to nearby buildings.

City seeks community feedback on short-term tourism plan

KCAW spoke with Planning Director Amy Ainslie about the short-term tourism plan, and how Sitkans can make sure their feedback is included. Listen here: