Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

As more kits arrive, SEARHC investigates two possible COVID-19 cases

The Sitka Assembly held a special meeting on Friday afternoon (3-13-20) along with representatives from the school district, Sitka Tribe, and medical professionals to update the public on Sitka’s response to covid-19.

Breaking News: Governor orders Alaska’s schools closed until March 30

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered Alaska's schools to close until March 30 -- giving Sitka's kids and extra week of vacation.

Assembly makes room for tiny houses in city code

The Sitka Assembly, when it met on Tuesday (3/10/20), approved a new section of city code that outlines rules and regulations for tiny houses, with the hopes of promoting more affordable housing in the community.

Elks hosts 14th annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, Friday

The annual Sitka St. Baldrick's fundraiser is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the Elks Lodge, where family and friends have their heads shaved in support of children with cancer and their families.

Fireweed Dance Theatre to perform in annual ‘gala’

Melinda McAdams, Delaney McAdams, Laura Turcott and Aitana Gluth joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio to discuss their upcoming Fireweed Gala performance. Listen here:

‘Pirates of Penzance’ may be silly, but requires serious skill

A challenging musical doesn’t have to be serious, and an old musical doesn’t have to be stuffy. Young Performer’s Theater in Sitka proves both with this weekend’s performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Pirates of Penzance.’ The largest show in YPT’s six-year history, two full casts will take turns staging the very model of a major musical.

ADF&G says herring fishery unlikely this spring

The Sitka Sac Roe Herring Fishery likely won’t happen this year. That’s according to a statement released today (2-28-20) by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Assembly won’t take further action on citizen’s complaint

Sitka assembly members aren’t happy that Mayor Gary Paxton included an unauthorized letter in a packet to Alaska’s congressional delegation last year, but they see no need to censure him for what he admits was a mistake.

‘Climate emergency’ resolution gets chilly reception from assembly

The Sitka Assembly is not ready to declare a “climate emergency,” or to take specific action to reduce carbon emissions in local government.The controversial resolution had significant support from the public -- especially students -- but the standing-room-only audience at this week’s assembly meeting (2-25-20) couldn’t persuade a majority of members to agree to the strongly-worded document.