Category: Local News

Failed protective device trips breaker at Green Lake, causing outage

by Katherine Rose | Dec 12, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

KCAW News spoke with utility director Bryan Bertacchi, who said that a breaker tripped at the Green Lake power plant, causing a brief power outage across Sitka from around 5:50 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (12/12/18). Read More

Holiday stress can exacerbate domestic violence, advocates say

by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa, KCAW | Dec 12, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

While Sitkans are counting down the days to the winter holiday, local advocates for victims of domestic violence are getting ready to work overtime. What is supposed to be a season of joy can actually increase the risk of abuse for many reasons. Read More

Assembly gives go-ahead for Blue Lake water filtration plant

by Katherine Rose | Dec 12, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly voted, last night, to move forward with the development of a secondary water treatment plant. The resolution, which narrowly passed 4-2, is expected to cost the city $18 million, though rate increases have been in place to help fund the planned project for months. KCAW’s Katherine Rose reports. Read More

Rasmuson Foundation awards over $750,000 to Sitka nonprofits

by Katherine Rose | Dec 11, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

Three Sitka nonprofits are celebrating a bigger bottom line today (Tuesday 12-11-18) after the Rasmuson Foundation awarded them money to renovate or expand existing facilities and projects. Read More

SEARHC land transfer bill ready for President’s signature

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Dec 11, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

A bill transferring 19 acres of federal land on Japonski Island in Sitka to the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium has passed the US House of Representatives, and is on its way to the White House for the President’s signature. Read More