Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Guided by the light: Cracked cell phone aids Coast Guard’s search for overdue boater

A man was rescued near Naked Island, 21 miles east of Hoonah, on Monday morning, thanks in part to the light from his cracked cell phone screen.

Booster shot availability will open up for Sitkans in late September

Beginning in late September, booster shots will be available for Sitkans who are 8 months out from getting their first two coronavirus vaccine doses.

Sitka bear attack survivor credits his partner’s quick shot for saving his life

A Fish & Game fisheries technician is recovering after being attacked and mauled by a bear during a routine stream survey north of Sitka in August. Jess Coltharp says quick response from his coworkers and emergency training kept a bad situation from getting worse.

2021 Election Information: Pelican

Check back here for updated election information for Pelican.

SEARHC offers $8.25 million for former Sitka Community Hospital properties

If the Assembly votes to sell the former Sitka Community Hospital property to SEARHC, the...

Assembly extends mask mandate through end of September

Sitka’s temporary mask mandate has been extended for another month. When the Sitka Assembly met last night (8-24-21) it voted to extend the mask requirement for all public indoor spaces.

August 24, 2021: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight, it will consider an $8.2 million dollar offer from the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) to purchase the former Sitka Community Hospital building and properties.

Sitka reports 5 new COVID cases over weekend

Local health officials reported five new coronavirus cases in Sitka over the weekend.

Former Tribal Council Member Rachel Moreno seeking Sitka Assembly seat

Three candidates are running for two open seats on the Sitka Assembly, in the municipal election this October. In our final interview with candidates, KCAW spoke with Rachel Moreno.