Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Vessel strike suspected in Icy Strait whale death

A humpback prepares to dive in lower Cook Inlet. The state wants to take the whales off the...

August 13, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (8-13-24) it will take up its first recommendation from the short-term tourism task force. It will consider, on first reading, whether to create a permanent tourism commission.

Boat fire at Sitka Sound Seafoods extinguished quickly

The Sitka Fire Department responded to a small boat fire by Sitka Sound Seafoods early Friday morning (8-9-24).

A two-way contest for Sitka’s mayor as Leah Mason enters race

Last week, another Sitkan threw their hat in the ring for the mayor’s seat. Leah Mason is challenging incumbent Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz. KCAW spoke with Mason about her interest in leading Sitka’s assembly, and her goals should she be elected to the two-year term.

Alaska Legislature honors late Sitka music teacher Ginny Packer

The late Ginny Packer, who taught music at Blatchley Middle School for nearly two decades was honored by the Alaska Legislature earlier this year for her tremendous contribution to Sitka’s music education program. Sitkans remember her as a thoughtful and fearless educator with the power to transform students' lives.

Municipal administrator reports high number of vacant city jobs

The City and Borough of Sitka is struggling to fill a large number of open positions. At the Sitka Assembly meeting last night/on Tuesday (7-23-24), Municipal Administrator John Leach said there are 42 vacant city jobs.

Assembly to interview former Sitka magistrate for attorney position

The Sitka Assembly will interview a former Sitka Superior Court magistrate for the open city attorney job.

July 23, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

Tonight (7-23-24), the Sitka Assembly will consider on final reading, whether to put two ballot propositions out to voters this fall. If approved in the October 1 municipal election, both would make small changes to city code.

Robert Hattle enters the race for Sitka Assembly seat

Robert Hattle filed to run for a seat on the Sitka Assembly last week. KCAW’s Katherine Rose spoke with Hattle about why he’s throwing his hat in the ring, and what issues he’ll focus on, should he win a seat in the October 1 municipal election.

Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz files to run for another term

Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz filed to run for reelection last week (7-17-24). KCAW spoke with Eisenbeisz about his decision to run for a third term as Sitka’s mayor, maintaining city projects and managing the city’s economic growth, and why he thinks tourism is “the question of our generation.”