Katherine Rose, Author at KCAW

What a change in city code could mean for Sitka’s LGBTQ community

The Sitka assembly on Tuesday will consider on final reading a sweeping anti-discrimination ordinance. But will it really change anything in Sitka?

Silver Bay plans for two aquatic farm sites north of Sitka

A local seafood processor is getting into the shellfish game. Silver Bay Seafoods applied for two mariculture leases earlier this year. The leases are good for ten years. If approved by the state, they will install 22 rafts in two separate locations northwest of Sitka for raising shellfish.

Researcher listens to learn about ocean’s health

Whale watching is a popular pastime in Alaska, but what about whale listening? Dr. Kate Stafford does it for a living.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska receives over $2 million to aid domestic violence victims

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska has landed over $2 million in federal grant money to aid victims of domestic violence.

LGBTQ protections could become part of Sitka’s city code

Earlier this fall, the Human Rights Campaign, a national nonprofit, released its annual Municipal Equality Index. Along with 10 other cities, Sitka received a score of zero.

Does Sitka’s Baranov statue impress or oppress?

Earlier this fall -- right around the October Alaska Day Festival -- a group of Sitkans renewed a conversation about a piece of bronze art in heart of downtown.

Students get ‘hands-on’ experience with subsistence

In a high school classroom a saw is buzzing, but it’s not woodshop class. Students at Pacific High stand in a circle, watching intently as Fujioka shows them, step by step how to process a deer.

Federal grant helps cement playground’s future

Organizers in Sitka are one step closer to remodeling the playground at Crescent Harbor.

Four elected to Sitka Tribe of Alaska Tribal Council

Sitka Tribe of Alaska held their election for Tribal Council yesterday. Five Tribal citizens ran for four open Council positions.

Federal waiver reduces cost of ACA plans for Alaskans

One month remains to enroll in a health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act. According to Andrea Thomas, this year is a bit different. Not only is the sign up period shorter, but plan prices have gone down for Alaskans.