Steve Huebner Archives

Assembly hears update on hospital negotiations, considers raise for firefighters

by Katherine Rose | Dec 13, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday heard an update from consultant Steve Huebner on negotiations between the city and SEARHC over the potential acquisition of Sitka Community Hospital. They also reviewed a collective bargaining agreement with the Sitka Firefighters Union. Read More

November 27th, 2018: Preview of tonight’s Assembly meeting

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Nov 27, 2018 | Local News

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (11-27-18), they’ll begin with an update on ongoing negotiations between Sitka Community Hospital and the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC). The two hospitals may align next year, with SEARHC buying Sitka Community. Read More

Hospital negotiations to begin: Assembly signs Letter of Intent (LOI) with SEARHC

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Sep 29, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The City of Sitka is preparing to negotiate with the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium over the future of Sitka Community Hospital. Some of the biggest unknowns were answered this week, such as the negotiation team from the city. Other questions questions hang in the balance. Read More

Selling Sitka Community: What would the economic impact be?

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Aug 20, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

While the Assembly has a good sense of the offers on the table, less is known about what the economic impact of selling Sitka Community Hospital could be. The Assembly debated that question, but ultimately did not take action to answer it now. Read More

Assembly: Proposals for Sitka Community must be made public to advance

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jun 6, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

During a meeting to review management proposals for Sitka Community Hospital, the Assembly chose to advance all of them to the next round. In order to advance, the applicant has to make their proposal public. Read More