Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

‘Advisory vote’ replaces ‘public vote’ on land disposal

Sitka voters no longer have the ability to ratify large property disposals. The Sitka Assembly Tuesday night voted, on final reading, to amend the Sitka General Code, eliminating a binding public vote for land disposals of property valued above $500,000 and leases of above $750,000.

City raises rates for water, waste

At Tuesday’s meeting, the Sitka Assembly voted, on second and final reading, to raise water rates by 22 percent to help pay for an additional water source. This wasn’t without push-back from several members who voted against the ordinance, concerns shared by those who voted for it.

In concert hall or on hike, hermit thrush sings for Sitkans

In summertime, the Sitka Summer Music Festival brings classical musicians from around the world to Southeast Alaska. But the warmer temperatures also bring another musical migration -- that of the Hermit Thrush.

City denies appeal of bid decision on float project

The Sitka Assembly has denied an appeal by a Petersburg company whose bid for the O’Connell Lightering Float project was rejected by the city earlier this year. KCAW’s Katherine Rose reports from Thursday night’s special meeting.

Sitka Tribe, Forest Service team up to test historic tubers

This year, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the US Forest Service are partnering in an effort to genetically isolate and identify the Tlingit potato -- and incorporate it into Sitka’s food-security strategy.

Ankerfelt: Moving the dialog forward on marijuana in Alaska

Sitka Police Chief Jeff Ankerfelt was appointed to the Alaska Marijuana Control Board by Governor Bill Walker this month. And while he’s dealing with a major opioid and methamphetamine resurgence in Sitka, he wants to keep moving the needle on pro-marijuana legislation.

After five decades ‘Alaska’s priest’ celebrates his jubilee

You may be working your way toward 50 years of marriage, your “golden jubilee anniversary.” But what about 50 years of working at your job?! That’s what Father Peter Gorges is celebrating next week in Sitka -- 50 years of priesthood.

SEARHC awards $50,000 ‘Healthy is Here’ grant to Sitka Tribe

Earlier this spring, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska was awarded $50,000 from Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) as a part of the “Healthy Is Here” grant program. The Tribe plans to send kids to summer camp with part of the money, and support its traditional foods program with the rest.

Several mysteries afoot in Sitka High’s ‘The Mousetrap’

The 2018 Sitka High School Theater production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” includes a cast of eccentric characters and a murderer who whistles nursery rhymes. And it’s not just a question of “whodunit.” The future of Sitka High’s theater program is uncertain too.

For two friends, podcasting makes distance a ‘Moo Point’

Last weekend was the 14th anniversary of the Friends” series finale. And while that’s not a very big anniversary, you might be celebrating with a Netflix binge if you’re a “Friends” fan. Or maybe you could care less.