Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

August 13, 2019: What’s happening at tonight’s assembly meeting?

The Sitka Assembly meets tonight at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Raven News will broadcast that meeting live, at 6 p.m., following Alaska News Nightly.

Sitkan shoots, kills bear in backyard

A Sitka resident shot and killed a brown bear in his backyard Thursday morning (8-9-19), after the animal reportedly charged him. The incident occurred in the 2000 block of Sawmill Creek Road, which has seen an uptick in bear activity over the last couple of weeks.

Researchers look to reduce ‘ghost fishing’ in Alaska

A research team at the Sitka Sound Science Center wants to see if biodegradable hinges can prevent “ghost fishing” in Alaska. While that may sound a little spooky, it’s actually pretty straightforward.

Search and Rescue helps injured hunter after fall

Sitka’s Search and Rescue team remained busy through the early week when they assisted an injured hunter Tuesday afternoon (8-6-19).

Increase in bee deaths worries local beekeeper

Adrienne Wilber began beekeeping this year, and so far things have been buzzing along, but a few weeks ago she noticed bees from one of the hives dying off at an alarming rate.

Committee trims police hiring request by half

The Sitka Assembly hiring subcommittee met at noon, Monday (8/5/19) to discuss several vacant city positions, including four patrol officer posts on the Sitka Police Department.

As filing closes, it’s a six-way race for Sitka Assembly

Another former assembly member is running in this year’s municipal election. Thor Christianson filed his paperwork with the municipal clerk on Friday afternoon (8-2-19).

Voters to consider plastic bag ban this fall

Voters in Sitka will see a plastic bag ban on the municipal ballot this fall. If passed, single-use plastic bags would be banned at local retailers, which would be required to charge a fee for paper bags.

Knox files to run for second assembly term

Assembly member Kevin Knox this week filed for re-election. He joins assembly veteran Ben Miyasato and political newcomers Loyd Platson and Steve Lee in the race for two open seats on the Sitka Assembly.

Platson joins race for Sitka Assembly

With only three days left to file, just a few Sitkans so far have stepped up to run for seats on the assembly and school board. Monday (7/29/19), Loyd Platson became the third Sitkan to file to run for the Sitka Assembly this fall.