Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Some new COVID cases in Sitka connected to Ketchikan outbreak

Sitka’s COVID count increased again over the last week, but the city’s alert level remains ‘low.’

State prepared to roll out vaccines as soon as FDA approves use for children 12 and up

The state is prepared to roll out another round of vaccinations when the FDA approves use of the Pfizer vaccine for children 12 and up. At a teleconference with the state’s top health officials on Thursday (5-6-21), Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink said they would start vaccinating kids as soon as next week.

Sitka Assembly discusses hospital property RFP

The Sitka Assembly last week (4-29-21) continued discussing the possible sale of the former Sitka Community Hospital property. But a key piece of information was still missing-- just how much the property is worth.

At Unified Command, a call for Sitkans to travel cautiously

With nearly 70 percent of the eligible population at least partially vaccinated, Sitka is starting to come out of its long COVID hibernation. Summer is just around the corner, and plans are now forming for summer activities, like outdoor concerts and 4th of July events.

Sitkans experience widespread power outage early Friday

Many Sitkans experienced a brief power outage shortly after midnight on Friday morning (4-30-21).

Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s suit against state is resolved, trial vacated

After several years of litigation, the case between the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Board of Fisheries has been resolved and will not go to trial this summer.

City pays off old Sitka Community Hospital contract, legal costs

The city is still footing the bill for leftover costs associated with the former Sitka Community Hospital. When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (4-27-21), it voted to approve a $425,000 appropriation to cover expenses in the hospital’s dedicated fund.

Sitka High School senior honored with national award from Hispanic Heritage Foundation

It’s April and, even in the uncertain time of COVID, it’s still decision time and scholarship season for seniors who plan to attend college next fall. One Sitka High senior was recently honored with a national grant award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. KCAW’s Katherine Rose reports:

Assembly votes to accept $1M donation from international cruise company

The city may receive a $1 million dollar donation from an international cruise line, which the company says comes with “no strings attached.”

Sitka Coast Guard crew rescues stranded boaters near Juneau

A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka rescued three boaters and their two dogs after their boat ran aground on Saturday night (4-24-21).