Category: Commentary

Commentary: The numbers are too high

by Martina Kurzer | Jan 26, 2024 | Commentary

My name is Martina Kurzer. I have lived in Sitka since 1995. We have heard a lot recently about the question what number of cruise ship passengers would be appropriate to maintain a robust economy in our home town. I presented my thoughts at the tourism task force town hall meeting and was asked to let more people know about them. Read More

Commentary: SEARHC’s closure of Home Health is topic of community forum

by KCAW News | Nov 14, 2023 | Commentary

SEARHC Home Health closed with little notice on September 30, 2023. The authors of this commentary believe the decision affected services, and there's no clear plan to restore them. A community forum is scheduled 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Read More

Commentary: HB 105 puts Alaska’s LGBTQ+ youth at risk. We must fight it at every step

by Margot O'Connell and Michael Mausbach | Mar 27, 2023 | Commentary

Governor Dunleavy recently announced House Bill 105, which, on the surface, is intended to expand parental rights in education. But what it actually does is strip schools of their ability to educate, affirm, and protect trans and gender non-conforming youth who cannot safely share their identity with their families. Read More

Ryan Silva 1979-2022: A passion for the outdoors and for Sitka

by KCAW News | Dec 28, 2022 | Local News, Obituary

Ryan Silva passed away in Sitka at the age of 43 on December 18, 2022. Read More

Commentary: Letter from Proponents of Prop 1

by Kevin Knox, Rebecca Himschoot , Kevin Mosher, Andrew Hames, Woody Widmark, Rich Krupa, Mike Vieira , Sondra Lundvick, Tristan Guevin, Levi Albertson | Sep 26, 2022 | Commentary

Note: Opinions expressed in commentary on KCAW are those of the author, and are not necessarily shared by the station’s board, staff, or volunteers. Read More