Tim Pike Archives

Sitka High grad says sparks flew the first time she tried welding

by Meredith Redick | Jun 18, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Women make up a tiny fraction of welders in the US. One recent Sitka High School graduate is joining those ranks, heading to technical school after getting her start in a metalworking class. Read More

Assembly approves funding for visitor services thru 2024

by Katherine Rose | Dec 29, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Visit Sitka has secured money to cover operations through the end of 2024, but the organization may see more scrutiny from the Sitka Assembly during the budget process for next year. Read More

Surplus sales tax revenue could fund one-time utility credits for Sitkans

by Katherine Rose | Oct 25, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitkans may see a credit on their utility accounts soon, thanks to a sales tax surplus. When the Sitka assembly met last night (10-24-23), it approved a one-time $300 residential utility subsidy on first reading. But not all assembly members were certain that a one-time payout was the right path forward. Read More

Outgoing assembly member Duncan recognized, and new members take oath of office

by Katherine Rose | Oct 12, 2023 | Election Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s municipal election results were certified and new assembly members were sworn in when the assembly met on Tuesday night (10-10-23). But first, outgoing assembly member Crystal Duncan was recognized for her service. Read More

After serving as an appointed assembly member for the last year, Tim Pike files to run for full term

by Katherine Rose | Aug 1, 2023 | Election Coverage, Local News, Syndicated

On Monday morning (7-31-23), assembly member Tim Pike filed to run for re-election. Pike was appointed to fill a vacancy on the assembly following the resignation of Dave Miller last fall. KCAW spoke with Pike about his decision to pursue a full three-year term. Read More