Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Cut PFD before cutting services, say some Sitkans

After hearing a flood of testimony last week (2-28-19), the Senate State Affairs Committee is giving Alaskans two more chances to offer feedback on Senate Bills 23 and 24, legislation that would authorize a full Permanent Fund Dividend and backpay the difference on previously cut PFDs.

Hospital purchase documents to go public March 15

At a special meeting on Thursday, assembly members voted to release copies of the asset purchase agreement and lease agreement to the public on March 15.

Assembly to consider outside investigation of police department

The Sitka Assembly is forming a subcommittee that will explore a potential investigation of the Sitka Police Department. This after assembly members learned of a third lawsuit involving the department at their Tuesday night meeting.

State budget cuts could impact city, hospital sale value

The city could see an impact on its bottom line as a result of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget. That was the message Chief Financial Officer Jay Sweeney had for the Sitka Assembly at their meeting on Tuesday (2/26/19).

Assembly to discuss Sitka Police Department practices, procedures

With a third lawsuit on the way, a conversation about workplace culture at the Sitka Police Department has made its way to the assembly table. SPD’s practices and procedures will be discussed at tonight’s (2/26/19) meeting of the Sitka Assembly, and assembly members may consider taking action, including a possible investigation of the department.

In governor’s budget, plans to sell Mt. Edgecumbe pool

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy wants to sell the Mt. Edgecumbe High School Aquatics Center -- before the brand new $26 million dollar facility has even opened to the public. The pool, which serves the state-run Mt. Edgecumbe boarding school in Sitka, is among numerous cuts proposed by the governor in his budget earlier this month.

Hospital suspends major surgeries this month

Sitka Community Hospital is suspending all scheduled and emergency surgeries at the end of this month. The new policy will go into effect on February 28, the same day the city will unveil the draft of their hospital sale agreement to the public.

Judge denies STA’s request for injunction

A Juneau judge has denied Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s request for an injunction that would have required the Alaska Department of Fish and Game develop new procedures in the weeks leading up to the Sitka Sac Roe Herring Fishery.

Judge to rule ‘quickly’ following herring hearing

Superior court judge Daniel Schally on Tuesday (2-19-19) heard oral arguments on a request for an injunction brought by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska. If granted, the injunction could force the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to change policies and delay the fishery, which is only weeks away.

Sitkans share their love, on-air

Did you miss us when we read your Sitka Love Note? Listen here! Our celebration of local love aired from 8-10 p.m. on Thursday February 14. We read over forty 'Sitka Love Notes' and played numerous song dedications, from Elton John to John Legend.