Category: The Cost of Living in Sitka

Cost of childcare an added financial stress for Sitka’s families

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 14, 2018 | The Cost of Living in Sitka, The Morning Interview

Working parents looking for childcare can find themselves without many options in Sitka. There are only three licensed care providers for children and rates can exceed $1000 a month. As part of our series "The Cost of Living in Sitka," we spoke with Erica Whipkey, the Board President of the Betty Eliason Child Care Center. Read More

What’s the ‘scoop’ on grocery prices in Sitka?

by Katherine Rose | Sep 13, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated, The Cost of Living in Sitka

We tracked a container of ice cream up the west coast to see what it costs down south and where the price spikes on its journey to Sitka. Read More

When Sitka’s public assistance office closed, pantries shouldered need

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 8, 2018 | Local News, The Cost of Living in Sitka

Earlier this year, the state re-opened Sitka’s public assistance office -- to the relief of many. When the office was closed, the welfare caseload became severely backlogged. Locals who rely on benefits were not able to quickly renew, pushing many over the the edge. Sitka's pantries were put to the test. Read More

Churches coordinate a free sack lunch program on Sundays

by KCAW News | Sep 7, 2018 | The Cost of Living in Sitka, The Morning Interview

Sitka's church community is working together to provide a free meal to locals on Sundays. Sack lunches are available every Sunday at the Sitka Lutheran Church from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Inside are two sandwiches, fruit, and other snacks. Read More

More than a guilty pleasure, online shopping is a savings strategy in Sitka

by Rachel Cassandra, KCAW | Sep 6, 2018 | Local News, The Cost of Living in Sitka

One way people are responding to higher food prices is to buy food online. For our series, "The Cost of Living in Sitka," KCAW looked into the trend of buying food -- not in a cart -- but with the click of a mouse. Also, a recent Supreme Court ruling opens the door for an online sales tax, but would that benefit municipalities? Read More