Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

Ft. Rousseau causeway access restricted for toxin removal

This summer the Army Corps of Engineers will restrict visitors to the Ft. Rousseau causeway while work is underway to rid the soil of of residual toxins from the 1940s.

Denied three times, Juneau resident still hopes for Baranof hatchery

After strong public opposition and the denial of his permit application, Dale Young is finally speaking out. And he says it may not be the last time he applies for a hatchery permit at Baranof Warm Springs.

Hatchery permit in Baranof Warm Springs denied again

A salmon hatchery permit in Warm Springs Bay near Sitka has been denied after members of the public voiced concern over its location and the impact to the local environment. It’s the third time in seven years that a hatchery application has failed in the bay -- all submitted by the same individual.

Rescued hikers recount experiences atop Mt. Edgecumbe

Five hikers were rescued this weekend after an attempt to ascend Mt. Edgecumbe in Sitka didn’t go as planned. But the unexpected obstacles they faced were met with quick decisions a touch of good humor.

Sitkans get kooky and spooky with The Addams Family Musical

Still set in a big spooky mansion. Still morbid and passionate as ever. In Sitka Community Theater’s upcoming production of the Addams Family Musical, Gomez and Morticia’s crossbow bearing daughter Wednesday is engaged, but she’s afraid to introduce the rest of the Addams clan to her fiance’s very, very ‘normal’ family from Ohio.

Swiss buttercream with Shelby Williams

"It’s a good thing I bought a lot of butter." Shelby Williams giggles and hums as she whizzes around the kitchen, whipping up her favorite buttercream.

Air Station Sitka rescues three from grounded fishing vessel

The US Coast Guard Air Station Sitka was called to action Wednesday morning (03-21-18) when a troller ran aground in Peril Strait. At around 4:45 a.m., the fishing vessel EH ran aground near Saoot Point

Police search for man in connection with Sunday shooting

Around 7:30 on Monday evening, SPD issued another press release saying Andrea Avalos and Christian Quintana had been located and taken into custody, but police were still searching for Peter Krovina.