Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

At city budget work session, a list of ‘unknowns’

During its first budget work session of the year Thursday evening (1-10-19), the Sitka Assembly listened as the city’s chief financial officer, Jay Sweeney described the list of unknowns at the state and federal level -- and how they could drastically change the final budget.

Assembly won’t reappoint hospital board president

The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday night returned one incumbent and one former incumbent to the Sitka Community Hospital board, but chose not to reappoint the board president.

Hospitals could merge by end of fiscal year

"Barring unforeseen circumstances we’re anticipating bringing documents forward for approval in the February/March time frame," said consultant Sarah Cave. "If that's the case, we would aim to be closing the deal by the end of the fiscal year."

It’s showtime! Haugland to receive state arts honor

When you think of local community theater, you might picture the charming actors, the ethereal voices, and the beautiful sets showcased in the Performing Arts Center. But what about the people behind the scenes? Daily Sitka Sentinel reporter Shannon Haugland] is one- and she’s being awarded a Governor’s Arts and Humanities Award for Arts Advocacy.

Farmers summit in Sitka for third-annual conference

Southeast Alaska's farmers and gardeners will gather in Sitka this year for the bi-annual Southeast Alaska Farmers Summit. KCAW's Katherine Rose spoke with summit organizer Jennifer Nu about what Sitkans can expect from the 3-day event.

Stedman: Edgecumbe pool to open January 15

Sen. Bert Stedman has two Sitka projects on his mind, heading into the next legislative session -- both have been funded in previous legislatures, but neither is officially completed.

8-week Tai Chi Chih course taught at Pioneer Home

Tai Chi Chih is a moving meditation that consists of 19 movements and one pose. Though it's not considered an 'exercise' -done regularly it is meant to provide health benefits.

Kreiss-Tomkins: Governor faces ‘an impossible math problem’

"They're in an impossible math problem given everything the governor elect has promised on the campaign trail, so something is going to give. My concern is if they disproportionately affect coastal Alaska," said Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins in an interview with KCAW.

Sitka’s 2018: A year for the bold

2018 in Sitka, fortune favored the bold. From landlocked sea lions refusing to stand down, to protesters calling for change, Sitkans fought for what they believed in this year. KCAW’s Katherine Rose reflects on a year in Sitka when behaved boldly without apology.

Sitka Physical Therapy acquired by SEARHC this year

Earlier this fall, SEARHC acquired Sitka Physical Therapy. That acquisition plus Sitka Medical Center, and the former Totten Medical Center -- now called Sitka Express Care Clinic --are three relatively new investments by SEARHC to provide expanded healthcare to a larger population.