Author: Maria Dudzak

Ketchikan woman scratched by bear on downtown trail

A Ketchikan woman received minor scratches after an encounter with a family of black bears on Married Man’s Trail Friday night.

Sign language classes offered in Ketchikan

Margaret Cloud of the group “Let’s Sign Ketchikan” speaks about free ASL classes beginning June 13th.

Delores Churchill honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska held its 82nd annual meeting last month in Juneau. At the welcoming banquet, Haida master weaver Delores Churchill of Ketchikan received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Town hall meeting looks at budget plans and taxes

Representative Dan Ortizheld a town hall meeting in Ketchikan Thursday night. Ortiz shared the details of a fiscal plan to address declining State revenue, and gathered input from constituents.

Understanding FASD and breaking the cycle

Representatives from SAIL, the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition, and Community Connections speak about FASD, the stigma, education efforts, and an upcoming conference.