Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Assembly hears update on hospital negotiation, approves visitor services contract

The city is closer to finalizing negotiations with SEARHC over the potential affiliation with Sitka Community Hospital. At last night’s meeting of the Sitka Assembly, one of the terms of those negotiations came to light, but the rest were discussed behind closed doors.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska spells out frustration with state

The Sitka Tribe went into more detail today (Wednesday 12-18-18) about the lawsuit filed last week against the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and Board of Fish, calling for the state to intervene before the 2019 Sitka sac roe herring fishery. STA leadership spelled out their frustrations with state management, and offered some ideas for assuring the future success of both commercial and subsistence herring fishing in Sitka Sound.

December 20, 2018: What’s on the agenda at tonight’s assembly meeting?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (12/20/18) they’ll hear a special report from consultants Steve Huebner and Sarah Cave regarding the Sitka Community Hospital and SEARHC affiliation process.

Preliminary state budget includes funds for Sitka’s harbors, schools

In current rendition of the state's preliminary budget, here’s a slice of the pie District 35 could receive: The City of Sitka is slated to receive $1.7 million in matching grant funding for two harbor projects -- $200,000 for pilings at Thomsen Harbor and $1.5 million for electrical work at Eliason Harbor.

Sitka Tribe sues state, claims mismanagement of herring fishery

A tribal government is filing suit against the State of Alaska, alleging mismanagement of the Sitka sac roe herring fishery. The Sitka Tribe of Alaska has retained a major Anchorage law firm that specializes in tribal advocacy and subsistence issues.

Assembly hears update on hospital negotiations, considers raise for firefighters

The Sitka Assembly on Tuesday heard an update from consultant Steve Huebner on negotiations between the city and SEARHC over the potential acquisition of Sitka Community Hospital. They also reviewed a collective bargaining agreement with the Sitka Firefighters Union.

Failed protective device trips breaker at Green Lake, causing outage

KCAW News spoke with utility director Bryan Bertacchi, who said that a breaker tripped at the Green Lake power plant, causing a brief power outage across Sitka from around 5:50 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (12/12/18).

Assembly gives go-ahead for Blue Lake water filtration plant

The Sitka Assembly voted, last night, to move forward with the development of a secondary water treatment plant. The resolution, which narrowly passed 4-2, is expected to cost the city $18 million, though rate increases have been in place to help fund the planned project for months. KCAW’s Katherine Rose reports.

Rasmuson Foundation awards over $750,000 to Sitka nonprofits

Three Sitka nonprofits are celebrating a bigger bottom line today (Tuesday 12-11-18) after the Rasmuson Foundation awarded them money to renovate or expand existing facilities and projects.

December 11, 2018: What’s happening at tonight’s Assembly meeting?

When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight they’ll consider authorizing city staff to design and construct a secondary water treatment plant. The project, which would cost around $18 Million, would provide a secondary water source in the event that the Blue Lake penstock is unavailable, due to maintenance or emergencies.