Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

And for the next 150 years? Sitkans commemorate Sesquicentennial

October 18 marked the 150th anniversary of Alaska's 1867 transfer from Russia, and Sitka commemorated the occasion with bagpipers and big bands marching down Lincoln Street. KCAW's Katherine Rose wanted to know what Sitkans hope for the next 150 years in Alaska.

No typical day, says new assistant district attorney

"Every day is kind of different," says Browning. "Some days you have time in your office to do research and writing, other days you’re in the courtroom all day."

Audio Postcard: Dedication of the Dachx̲anx’ee Yán

The Dachx̲anx’ee Yán took its first voyage Thursday evening. KCAW’s Katherine Rose brings us this...

Deck of cards used as tie-breaker for local election

The results of Pelican’s local election are still up in the air, after a tie on both the city council and the school board. After counting 21 absentee ballots and a recount on Monday, the ties will now be broken with a fresh deck of playing cards. That’s the policy in Pelican’s municipal code.

Lieutenant Governor visits Sitka for landmark day

Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott was at Mount Edgecumbe High School in Sitka today, hearing from students about the issues that matter most to them.

Construction on Lake Street set to finish soon

At the corner of Lake Street and Sawmill Creek Road, construction scheduled to end in September continues to redirect traffic and fill the air with the sound of machines.

New library director moved by music, public service

From his time in Denver’s music scene to his work in an Austin library, fostering a sense of community has been a top priority for Sitka’s new library director Andrew Murphy.