Kevin Mosher Archives - Page 3 of 3

Assembly weighs creation of Sitka Tourism Commission, and a new tourism director position in City Hall

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Mar 13, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

One likely outcome of the rapid growth of tourism in Sitka will be the hiring of a tourism director in city hall, and an overhaul of the contract with the Sitka Chamber of Commerce's "Visit Sitka." Read More

January 23, 2024: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?

by Katherine Rose | Jan 23, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

As the city grapples with how to ‘right size’ tourism in Sitka, following two record breaking cruise seasons, should it change the goal of its visitor services program? That’s a question the Sitka Assembly will be considering when it meets tonight (1-23-24).Read More

Assembly considers first pay raise in over two decades

by Katherine Rose | Aug 23, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly may be getting a pay raise. When the assembly met last night (8-22-23) , it approved on first reading a measure that would increase their compensation for the first time in over 20 years.Read More

Sitka officials welcome a ‘Brilliant’ inaugural port call

by KCAW News | May 3, 2023 | Local News

Royal Carribean's Brilliance of the Seas was formally welcomed to Sitka on Tuesday (5-2-23) by Deputy Mayor Kevin Mosher and Tribal representative Yeílsú Harry Lysons. With a capacity of only 2,400 passengers and 800 crew, the Brilliance is considered a mid-size cruise ship in the current market. Read More

Restrictions on new short-term rental permits now in effect

by Katherine Rose | Sep 16, 2022 | Syndicated

Sitka is cracking down on short-term rentals run by non-resident owners. When the Sitka Assembly met on Tuesday (9-13-22), it adopted new rules for vacation rentals that require owners to reside on the same property for at least six months of the year. And all permits for short-term rentals will sunset when a property changes hands. Read More