Tag: Robin Schmid

For one Sitkan, a dream of debt-free home ownership came in the form of a trailer

For one Sitkan, a dream of debt-free home ownership came in the form of a trailer

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | May 21, 2021 | , ,

When people think of trailer homes, many envision shoddy construction and unhealthy living conditions, but in places like Sitka where construction costs are high and land availability is low, they’re an important affordable housing alternative. For one Sitkan, renovating a trailer provided a path to debt-free home ownership, and this resident is not the only one looking beyond the stigma of trailer living. Read More
For ‘Chatters’ moderators, keeping it civil can feel like a full-time job

For ‘Chatters’ moderators, keeping it civil can feel like a full-time job

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Feb 1, 2021 | ,

For many small, Alaska communities, Facebook groups have become an important way to share information, particularly during the pandemic. But they can also be challenging to moderate, especially as Facebook continues to grapple with how to regulate speech on its site. Keeping divisive rhetoric off of groups like Sitka Chatters can feel like a full-time job. Read More
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