Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

No metaphor, 2020’s ‘trash fires’ could bring higher garbage rates for Sitka

The cost to ship Sitka’s solid waste off the island could go up, over concerns about container fires on Southeast Alaska barges.

7 Sitkans tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday

City officials announced seven new COVID-19 cases in Sitka on Thursday (11-19-20).

‘That’s why I’m here’: Chohla Moll’s unique approach to culture and science earns a national teaching prize

As Americans have closely watched the presidential race draw to its end over the last few months, in Sitka an educator was quietly celebrating her own executive victory. Earlier this year, Mt. Edgecumbe High School’s Chohla Moll won one of the most prestigious awards a science teacher in the United States can receive.

Assembly approves new resolution ‘strongly encouraging’ COVID-19 precautions

The Sitka Assembly approved a new COVID-19 resolution on Tuesday -- it asks Sitkans to take several health precautions in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus and keep Sitka’s schools open.

Assembly will consider sale of hospital building in special meeting

The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) wants to buy the former Sitka Community Hospital Building. Now the Sitka Assembly must decide if it wants to sell the property. When the group met on Tuesday (11-10-20) it discussed the request and possible next steps.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska holds election for Tribal Chair, Council

Sitka Tribe of Alaska is holding its annual Tribal Council election on Tuesday (11-10-20).

City reports 8 new COVID-19 cases Monday, 22 ‘active’

Eight new coronavirus cases were reported in Sitka on Monday (11-9-20).

November 10, 2020: What’s happening when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (11-10-20) it will consider an offer from the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium to buy the former Sitka Community Hospital building.

Next few days ‘crucial’ as school district considers shift to virtual instruction

The Sitka School District is in the red, after the city hit a threshold for new coronavirus cases this week, but schools will remain open Wednesday (11-3-20), as district officials weigh next steps.

Police say bullet found in city hall roof may be from nearby ‘celebratory’ gun fire

Maintenance staff tracked down a small leak, and noticed a bullet hole in the roof of Sitka’s City Hall on Monday (11-2-20). After digging a little deeper into the insulation, staff found what they believe to be a .45 caliber bullet.