Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

SEARHC officials say ‘dozens’ of COVID-19 tests administered across Southeast

SEARHC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Elliot Bruhl and Communications Director Maegan Bosak joined KCAW's Erin Fulton in the studio for the Morning Interview.

City declares local disaster emergency

The 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.

Port closure rumors cause grocery store rush, but barges to Sitka still on schedule

Alaska’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.

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.