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Updated: Power restored across Sitka following Green Lake Road slide

by Katherine Rose | Sep 20, 2019 | Local News

Sitkans began experiencing power outages across the city just before 1 p.m. Friday (9/20/19). KCAW spoke to staff at Blue Lake Powerhouse, who are working to address the problem.Read More

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

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

December 11, 2018: What’s happening at tonight’s Assembly meeting?

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

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight they’ll consider authorizing city staff to design and construct a secondary water treatment plant. The project, which would cost around $18 Million, would provide a secondary water source in the event that the Blue Lake penstock is unavailable, due to maintenance or emergencies. Read More

City raises rates for water, waste

by Katherine Rose | Jun 27, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

At Tuesday’s meeting, the Sitka Assembly voted, on second and final reading, to raise water rates by 22 percent to help pay for an additional water source. This wasn’t without push-back from several members who voted against the ordinance, concerns shared by those who voted for it. Read More