Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

2021 Election Information: Pelican

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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.

Former fire chief Dave Miller vying for open seat on the Sitka Assembly

Dave Miller is one of three candidates running for two open seats on the Sitka Assembly. Sitka's Municipal Election is Tuesday, October 5.

Sitka Assembly member Kevin Mosher runs for second term

The filing period to run for local office closed last week, and Assembly Member Kevin Mosher was the first person to throw his hat in the ring to reclaim his seat on the Sitka Assembly. KCAW spoke to Mosher about his three years in office and why he wants to serve another term.