David Kanosh Archives

Advocates hope a school name change prompts a stronger sense of culture and language in Sitka

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 8, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka School Board unanimously approved renaming Baranof Elementary School as Xóots Elementary School Wednesday (3-6-24) and heard ideas for enriching the cultural experience for everyone living in Sitka. Read More

Peratrovich bench a birthday present to a civil rights leader, and a step toward healing Sitka’s cultural wounds

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 5, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Elizabeth Peratrovich was born 111 years ago on July 4. Sitkans honored the civil rights leader's memory -- and her birthday -- by dedicating a massive yellow cedar bench on the site where a statue of Alexander Baranov once stood. Read More

100+ Sitkans attend candlelight vigil for Charlottesville

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Aug 15, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

The violence that erupted this weekend during a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville rippled across the countr. Activists held candlelight vigils. One took place in Sitka Monday night (08-14-17). Read More

In voting “no,” Murkowski seeks bipartisan reform for ACA

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Aug 1, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

In Sitka on Friday (7-28-17), Senator Lisa Murkowski sat down with reporters for her first in-depth interview since voting against a Republican-led bill to repeal Obamacare. She said the bill left Alaskans in the dark about the future of their health insurance. Read More

Shareholder unrest shapes Shee Atiká meeting

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jun 28, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

Tension between a Native village corporation and its shareholders has reached a boiling point. Shee Atiká called Sitka police to their annual meeting, saying threats had been made against staff and the board. But shareholders have a different story: one of raising their voices against a corporation in financial freefall and calling for new leadership. Read More