Celeste Tydingco Archives

New Archangel Dancers recruiting new performers

by KCAW News | Jan 20, 2022 | The Morning Interview

The New Archangel Dancers are an all-women, volunteer, nonprofit Russian Folk Dance group -- a staple of the summer visitor season in Sitka. The NADS are recruiting new members, with events 7-8 p.m. on January 24 and 31. Read More

No deal yet for interim hospital CEO

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 12, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Hospital Board has not yet come to terms with their candidate for interim CEO, and has turned negotiations over to their attorney. The board last week met to offer the interim post to Rob Allen, who was their second-pick for the top job when it became open last summer. Read More

Sitka hospital cuts ties with former CEO, moves toward transition

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 5, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka's hospital board named Chief Nursing Officer Raine Clarke as interim CEO at a special meeting on Monday (1-5-15). Contrary to rumor, former CEO Jeff Comer will not be receiving anything more than his paycheck for his work through last Friday, as Sitka’s embattled hospital struggles to balance its books and find direction. Read More

Hospital CEO alleges assault, leaves Sitka

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 3, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

A scheduled discussion on hospital issues with CEO Jeff Comer Friday night (1-2-15) was sidetracked when Comer didn’t appear. Instead, he sent hospital board president Celeste Tydingco to read a statement describing an alleged assault, and his intention to leave Sitka immediately. Read More

Sitka Community Hospital facing unexpected financial woes

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Dec 10, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

The city-owned Sitka Community Hospital is in worse financial shape than anyone thought -- including its new CEO. The Sitka Assembly was briefed on the hospital’s finances during a closed-door session Tuesday night. Read More