News across Greater Ketchikan
Motion seeks to halt timber sale near Ketchikan
The motion filed in federal court is asking to stop the Shelter Cove Timber Sale. It follows a lawsuit filed in August challenging the larger South Revilla Integrated Resource Project.
Education funding, capital investments dominate Ketchikan legislative forum
Five Southeast Alaska lawmakers answered questions from constituents during a forum at Southeast Conference this week.
Southeast Conference kicks off in Ketchikan
The three-day economic summit began with a welcome address and state of the region panel.
Ketchikan man dies in car crash on North Tongass Highway
78-year-old John Olson was driving southbound just after 3 p.m. when his car veered off the road near South Point Higgins.
Four more Alaska Native boarding school students to be repatriated, including one to Ketchikan
The remains of four students who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School over 100 years ago will return home this week.
Ketchikan ballot measure asks to authorize spending powers for electric upgrades
City officials say the $25 million bonding authority will allow it to finance upgrades and repairs to Ketchikan's electric facilities.
Arts Council Report
The ARTober Art Walk is this Friday with extended hours, Wearable Art Show tickets are available for artist members and above, there’s a First Friday Art Walk in Craig, the Kapamilya Gala is Saturday, the Kayhi music concert is next Wednesday, and there are more performances…
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Report
Hear about KWC activities during Filipino-American History Month, a special Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library storytime at the library, and the Stomp the Stigma March and Rally is this Saturday. Alma Manabat Parker and Cazrina Cabillo give details about this and more. Here are…
Ketchikan’s borough assembly condemns discriminatory remarks made by planning commissioner
The assembly is requesting they resign after making racist comments against Ketchikan Indian Community in a public meeting last week.
First City Players Report
The Divas and Divos fundraiser is this Saturday and tickets are still available. They also are in need of volunteers to set up the night before and to help during the night of the show. And “Shrek: The Musical” opens in October. Elizabeth Nelson and Amanda Glanzer give details.…
Job Center Report
Hear about some of more than 550 jobs available in the Ketchikan area and on Prince of Wales Island; along with other services offered by the Job Center. Reed Harding gives details during the September 28 report. You can contact the Ketchikan Job Center at 907-225-3181. Here is a…
Weather Report from NWS Juneau
The weather contributed a few inches of rain to Ketchikan this past weekend, but annual precipitation is still well below normal. Hear more about this and the outlook for the week. Meteorologist Addie Perez gives details for the week of September 28. Here is a link to CoCoRaHS –…