Tag: Sitka Electric Department

Administrator: Problems in Sitka’s Electric Dept. are shared by utilities nationwide

Municipal administrator John Leach discusses the staffing shortage in the Sitka Electric Department: two journeyman lineman jobs, and two leadership jobs. He says pay is among the best in the region, but a per diem provision in union contracts is creating an incentive for workers to stay in temporary positions. Additionally, a widespread problem with utility bills has resulted in the city's investment in radio-frequency meter readings that reduce the chance for human error. Read More

High winds in Sitka cause temporary power outage

Sitka began experiencing widespread power outages shortly after 1:15 a.m. out Halibut Point Road, downtown and on Japonski Island. Due to the weather event, Raven Radio is temporarily off the air. Until our signal is up-and-running again, updates will be posted to our website and Facebook page. Read More
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