Emily Kwong, KCAW, Author at KCAW

Ben Miyasato to run for Sitka’s Mayor

At age 55, Miyasato is a career military veteran with nearly a decade of experience on tribal council and the municipal Assembly. He ran for Mayor in 2016, but lost to Matthew Hunter.

Kennedy, Spangler triumphant at 25th Alpine Adventure Run

Esther Kennedy of Sitka and Allan Spangler of Juneau were the first to reach the finish line at Harbor Mountain during the 25th Annual Alpine Adventure Run. Spangler's time was 1:06:27 and Kennedy's time 1:22:21.

July 24th, 2016: What’s happening at tonight’s Assembly meeting?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (07-24-18), they’ll consider applying for state loans to renovate the local harbors and the airport.

Nearly elected last year, Sheila Finkenbinder runs for Sitka Assembly

Another Sitkan filed to run for the Sitka Assembly on Friday morning (07-201-18). Sheila Finkenbinder is campaigning on a pro-business platform and is driven by an abiding concern about Sitka’s rising cost of living.

Coast Guard rescues downed pilot from Glacier Bay

A pilot was rescued from the shores of Crillon Lake in Glacier Bay National Park on Wednesday afternoon (07-18-18), after his plane crashed due to engine failure.

Local accountant Kevin Mosher runs for Sitka Assembly

Another Sitkan has filed to run for the local Assembly. Kevin Mosher is a 44-year-old accountant. While new to public office, he’s running out of a concern for the outward flow of citizens who cannot afford to stay.

As filing period opens, Gary Paxton first in line to run for Mayor

The filing period to run for the Sitka Assembly and School Board is now open and the first candidate has come forward: Gary Paxton will run for Mayor.

Overturned cabin cruiser stuck in Redoubt Bay

A cabin cruiser grounded in Redoubt Bay on Friday (7-13-18) and remains overturned in the water. The owner of the Catalina Condor is working with the U.S. Coast Guard to salvage the vessel.

Video: Coast Guard rescues two hikers in Glacier Bay

Two hikers were picked up by the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday (7-14-18) in Glacier Bay National Park, after one hiker injured a knee and required immediate medical care.

Sitka Assembly looks for ways to increase taxes on visitors

The Assembly wants to raise bed taxes to 12%, but also exempt visitors from paying sales tax on their hotel room. This wouldn’t improve the city’s bottom line, but could pave the way for a future Assembly to raise taxes on alcohol.