Assembly approves emergency declaration, funding
The Sitka Assembly has extended an emergency declaration to the end of November, in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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The Sitka Assembly has extended an emergency declaration to the end of November, in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Read MoreSEARHC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elliot Bruhl and Communications Director Maegan Bosak joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio for the Morning Interview.
Read MoreThe city of Sitka has declared a local disaster emergency, to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus. On Sunday (3-15-20) afternoon, city administrator John Leach announced the declaration and said all city buildings will be closed beginning this week, including Harrigan Centennial Hall and Sitka Public Library.
Read MoreAlaska’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 coronavirus was announced on Thursday afternoon (3-12-20). At the same time, a rumor about the Port of Seattle closing down led to a rush on Sitka’s stores.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMelinda 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:
Read MoreA 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.
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