Rebecca Himschoot Archives

Legislative update: Rep. Himschoot says deep cuts a disservice to Alaskans

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 11, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Rep. Rebecca Himschoot thinks the last legislative session had examples of both good and bad governance. Nevertheless, she believes the state government could be doing a better job serving Alaskans. She delivered a legislative update to the Sitka Chamber on August 28. Read More

In internet-less Sitka, it’s both ‘mayhem’ and a ‘golden moment’

by Nat Herz, Northern Journal | Sep 6, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Some surgeries are on hold. Businesses have gone cash-only. Starlink units are a precious commodity. But more people are talking, sharing stories and "doing what they used to do without the internet." Read More

Alaska Legislature honors late Sitka music teacher Ginny Packer

by Katherine Rose | Aug 5, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

The late Ginny Packer, who taught music at Blatchley Middle School for nearly two decades was honored by the Alaska Legislature earlier this year for her tremendous contribution to Sitka’s music education program. Sitkans remember her as a thoughtful and fearless educator with the power to transform students' lives. Read More

Himschoot’s education bill allows out-of-state teachers to bring more years into state retirement system

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 24, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

A bill to help ease Alaska’s teacher shortage is on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature. House Bill 230, sponsored by Rep. Rebecca Himschoot, lowers barriers to bringing in experienced teachers to work in Alaska’s schools. However, the nonpartisan Sitka legislator, and former teacher, says the state has a long way to go to solve the education crisis. Read More

‘There are still things we can do’: Sitka’s legislators join unsuccessful effort to override governor’s education veto

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 19, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Both Rep. Rebecca Himschoot and Sen. Bert Stedman joined the effort to override Gov. Dunleavy's veto of SB140, which would have been the first major funding boost for public education in eight years. Read More