Category: Local News

Tlingit & Haida awarded $3 million for coastal habitat restoration

by Michael Fanelli | Jan 15, 2025 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

The federal funding is part of a nationwide investment to support community-driven habitat restoration and climate resilience projects.

Eric Mattson steps into role of Ketchikan Police Chief

by Jack Darrell | Jan 10, 2025 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Ketchikan recently hired a new police chief: Eric Mattson.

Washington state man dies while exploring abandoned mine on Prince of Wales

by Michael Fanelli | Jan 9, 2025 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

After an extended recovery effort, teams were able to recover the body of 50-year-old Devin Albert, who suffered a medical emergency while rock hunting.

Ketchikan City Council moves ahead with a 12.5% electric rate increase

by Jack Darrell | Jan 8, 2025 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

The Ketchikan City Council is still on track to approve an ordinance that would hike electric rates by 12.5%.

Ketchikan Borough Assembly appoints Alan Bailey to fill open seat

by Michael Fanelli | Jan 8, 2025 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

The seat was recently vacated by Jeremy Bynum ahead of joining the state legislature. Bailey previously served three terms on the assembly.

Early voting begins for Ketchikan Indian Community Council and Health Board

by Jack Darrell | Jan 7, 2025 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Members of the Ketchikan Indian Community can begin casting their votes for open seats on the Tribal Council and Advisory Health Board. Ketchikan Indian Community announced Sunday that early and absentee voting is now open for tribal members.