Katherine Rose KCAW - Sitka

Anchorage, AK
January 4, 2024

State’s Supreme Court rules against the Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s herring claim.

The Sitka Tribe of Alaska first sued the state in 2018, alleging that the commercial fishery management put herring stocks and traditional harvesting in jeopardy….

Anchorage, AK
December 13, 2023

Coast Guard recovers downed helicopter from an island close to Petersburg

Now, the MH-60 Jayhawk is on its way to North Carolina for an inspection as part of a larger investigation into what caused the…

Anchorage, AK
November 16, 2023

2 Coast Guard crash survivors released from hospital, 2 others improving

The crew was responding to a fishing boat that was taking on water near Farragut Bay when their helicopter crashed on Read Island….

Anchorage, AK
October 10, 2023

Sitka denies petition to put cruise passenger limits to voters

A letter from the municipal clerk said the proposed legislation would be unenforceable under the Alaska state constitution. …

Anchorage, AK
September 19, 2023

Sitkans call for a an election on the cruise visitor limit

This summer, cruise ships brought around 560,000 people to Sitka, breaking last year’s record….

Anchorage, AK
August 21, 2023

SEARHC to close Sitka’s home health department

Some Sitkans are concerned that both the expense and quality of end-of-life care will change dramatically. …

Anchorage, AK
June 16, 2023

Navigation, communication problems were factors when cruise ship slammed into Sitka dock, report says

No injuries were reported in the accident, but damage to the pier was estimated at over $2 million dollars….

Anchorage, AK
May 30, 2023

Justice Department will appeal court decision enforcing Southeast Alaska troll fishery closure

The notice to appeal was submitted on May 23 on behalf of the Department of Commerce and the National Marine Fisheries Service….

Anchorage, AK
April 25, 2023

With cars, but cubes. Sitka teen fills up the desire for speed

For Sitka’s Rianna Bergman, it’s not just about going fast or solving the puzzle. …

Anchorage, AK
April 7, 2023

A Sitka-based treatment program for Alaska teenagers is moving to Juneau

Raven’s Way treats teenagers who’ve been diagnosed with substance use or dependence. Sometime later this year, the program will merge with Juneau Youth Services….