Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Committee recommends hiring replacement for outgoing tax specialist

An assembly subcommittee tasked with saving money by reviewing vacant city jobs has recommended hiring a replacement for Sitka’s outgoing tax specialist.

CorvidEYE: Smokey celebrates 75 years

Smokey Bear celebrated his 75th birthday over the weekend, with birthday cake, photos, and fire prevention activities.

Russian explorer visits Sitka amid 3400 mile journey

Russian arctic explorer Dr. Mikhail Malakhov was in Sitka this week. The arctic explorer, from Russia, is completing a 3400 mile sailing journey, ending in British Columbia.

Platson leaves race for assembly seat

Thursday morning, assembly candidate Loyd Platson told KCAW he had withdrawn from the race, citing health and other reasons.

Assembly takes no action on police investigation

Despite three pending harassment lawsuits, the Sitka Assembly continues to hold off on hiring an outside consultant to investigate the Sitka Police Department. Some assembly members believe an interim police chief may be improving the work environment enough to make an investigation unnecessary.

Familiar faces among applicants for city admin job

The Sitka Assembly continues moving forward with the city administrator hiring process. After advertising for the position at the end of July, the assembly has received a total of 14 applications -- some of them familiar faces to long-time Sitkans.

Chalky algae shells turn Sitka seas turquoise

The seas are changing around Sitka this week. Ocean waters have turned a pale green-ish blue color. Researchers at Sitka Tribe of Alaska think a specific type of algae is the cause. It’s non-toxic, but it’s shedding a material you’ve probably been familiar with since elementary school.

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.