Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Assembly to consider updated mask mandate on second reading tonight

An extension of Sitka’s mask mandate in public spaces is up for a final vote tonight.

Sitka reports fifth coronavirus death, four new cases

Sitka reported its fifth coronavirus death on Friday (9-23-21) along with four new coronavirus cases.

Sitka reports fourth coronavirus casualty, 12 new cases over weekend

Sitka reported 12 new coronavirus cases over the weekend and the community's fourth death associated with the virus.

State, local leaders say Sitka’s COVID dashboard change a result of public health capacity

Sitka’s COVID dashboard underwent a makeover recently. Now Sitkans have less information than they used to about how the coronavirus is playing out in the community. KCAW’s Katherine Rose spoke with local and state officials to try to understand the changes, and discrepancies in the numbers.

Assembly approves land sale to Sitka Community Land Trust

When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (9-14-21), it authorized a land sale to the Sitka Community Land Trust for the price of one dollar.The sale was approved by the voters in a ballot question in 2006 for the development of an...

With current policy set to expire in late September, Sitka Assembly advances updated mask ordinance

When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (9-14-21), it approved an ordinance to extend Sitka’s temporary mask mandate through March of next year. But the new mandate, which differs slightly from the one in place for the rest of this month, must be approved by the assembly on second reading before it goes into effect.

September 14, 2021: What’s happening at tonight’s Sitka Assembly meeting?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-13-21) it will consider a resolution in support of...

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.