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City leadership reflects on COVID response, one year into pandemic

by KCAW News | Mar 5, 2021 | The Morning Interview

Next week marks the one year anniversary of the arrival of COVID-19 to the state of Alaska. City Administrator John Leach and Fire Chief Craig Warren joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to reflect on the city's response to COVID-19 over the last year, and discuss what Sitkans can expect moving forward. Listen here: Read More

Tourism, housing, industry proposed for No Name Mountain area

by KCAW News | Apr 30, 2020 | The Morning Interview

City planners, along with hired consultants, are working on the Master Plan for the No Name Mountain/Saddle Mountain area in Sitka. Over 800 acres are being considered for tourism, recreation, housing, and industry. A public survey is available online until May 17. Read More

City recommends Sitkans ‘shelter in place’

by Katherine Rose | Mar 22, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

After the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state nearly doubled over the weekend, the city of Sitka is strongly recommending Sitkans stay home and shelter-in-place. City Hall is asking businesses to determine if their services are essential, and whether or not they can operate safely under a shelter-in-place order. If they should close to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read More