Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Sitka reports 93 new coronavirus cases over holiday weekend

Sitka reported 93 new coronavirus cases from Friday to Tuesday, according to data from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services issued Wednesday (1-19-22).

Assembly reviews city’s short-term plan for predicted cruise boom

Porta Potties, barricades, trash cans… an ATV ambulance? Sitka could see more than double the cruise ship passengers it sees in a typical year this summer and the city is scrambling to accommodate them. And while there’s potential for Sitka’s business economy to benefit, the influx comes with costs too.

State epidemiologist responds to local doctor’s comments on school mask mandates

Comments made by the chair of the state’s medical board at a recent Sitka School Board meeting have been called into question.

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.