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Project would replace city’s primary raw water pipes
The Ketchikan City Council will talk Thursday about a proposed contract to replace 60-year-old pipes that supply all the city’s drinking water.
TOPS Alaska queen visits with Ketchikan chapter
The reigning Take Off Pounds Sensibly queen for Alaska was in Ketchikan recently to talk to the local chapter and help inspire its members to continue making healthy choices.
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Thrive Summit looks at effects of childhood trauma
Arika Paquette of WISH speaks about the Thrive Summit taking place in Ketchikan August 23rd and...
Historic Ketchikan and heritage tourism
Matt Armstrong and Deborah Hayden of Historic Ketchikan speak about heritage tourism, projects...
Susan Ewing discusses “Resurrecting the Shark”
Author Susan Ewing is in Ketchikan and will present her newest book at the Ketchikan Public Libary...
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Seiner loses 70,000 lbs. of pink salmon in Neva Strait grounding
The seiner Confidence is high and dry on Highwater Island in Neva Strait Sunday, August 6. The...
Sitka murder defendant to seek change of venue
Defendant Reuben Yerkes, dressed in yellow scrubs, appeared in Sitka court via teleconference....
Assembly invites four administrator finalists to interview
Former municipal administrator Mark Gorman left his post in City Hall in June. Sitka is currently...
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Photo of the Day
Sheila Spores sent us this shot of wildflowers growing wild on the Dude Mountain Trail.
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PeaceHealth
Facilitator Romaine Kolanko speaks about free smoking cessation classes begining September 19th....
Library Report
Kelly Johnson speaks about library activities planned in preparation for Monday’s solar...
Craig Parks and Recreation
Victoria Merritt with the Craig Parks and Recreation report for August 11....
Alaska News
LatestMat-Su Assembly puts off plastic bag tax vote
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly has put off voting on a proposal to tax retailers for the plastic bags they give customers — at least for now. Listen now In its meeting Tuesday night, the Mat-Su Assembly avoided killing...
Haines Assembly members survive divisive recall election
Tresham Gregg, Heather Lende and Tom Morphet take part in a public forum about the recall...
Imprisoned former militia leader Schaeffer Cox has appeal hearing
Imprisoned former Fairbanks militia leader Schaeffer Cox had an appeal hearing Wednesday morning in federal court in Anchorage. Convicted in 2013 of conspiracy and solicitation to murder government officials, Cox is serving 26...
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Federal Appeals Court Says Arkansas Can Block Medicaid Payments To Planned Parenthood
It reversed earlier injunctions that forbade the state from suspending payments to the medical...
Probiotic Bacteria Could Protect Newborns From Deadly Infection
Each year more than 600,000 babies die of sepsis. Researchers have found a simple way to prevent it: Feed babies probiotic bacteria that are common in kimchi, pickles and other fermented vegetables.
Women Who Love Wine: Are You Binge-Drinking Without Realizing It?
Binge-drinking sounds like an all-night bender, but here’s a reality check: Many social drinkers may “binge” without knowing it. Women who drink four or more drinks on an occasion are binge-drinking.
