Kettleson Memorial Library Archives - Page 2 of 2

Sitka Historical Society preps for museum grand opening

by KCAW News | Apr 11, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Jeff Budd and Hal Spackman joined us in the studio to discuss the history of the Sitka Historical Society, and after years of planning, the opening of the Sitka History Museum this summer. Read More

Construction on Sitka Public Library moves inward

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 22, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Last week, the construction site for Sitka’s new library was opened to the public for tours. After a year of work, framing on the new building is complete and Dawson Construction, along with a variety of subcontractors, is focusing on interior work. And most of it will be glass. Read More

Should Sitka change the name of Kettleson Memorial Library?

by KCAW News | Jul 30, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Curt Ledford, chair of the Library Commission, was joined by library supporter Bill Foster to discuss an upcoming decision by the Commission to rename Kettleson Memorial Library. Foster suggested renaming it, simply, Sitka Public Library. The commission is conducting an informal survey, which can be found here on the library's website and should be completed by this Friday (07-31-15). Downloadable audio. Read More

With cuts and hikes, Sitka passes a (mostly) balanced budget

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Jun 10, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly approved a combination of budget cuts and tax hikes Tuesday night, bringing the city within spitting distance of a balanced budget for 2016. Read More

Sound bites from a new food journalism project

by KCAW News | Mar 6, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Sally Helm with the Island Institute shares their new journalism project. Radio + Food is a collaboration between Sitka Story Lab and Kettleson Memorial Library and will give middle school and high school students the opportunity to interview someone about food - cooking it, hunting it, buying it, and eating it. Downloadable audio. Read More