Author: Angela Denning, CoastAlaska

Metlakatla resident dies in stabbing

A Metlakatla woman was arrested for allegedly stabbing her husband to death early Saturday morning.

Ketchikan man arrested for Eagles building fire

Surveillance cameras inside the building had been damaged, and most were covered in black spray paint. However, police say the suspect admitted to starting the fire.

Ketchikan Fire Dept. extinguishes fire in downtown Eagles lodge

The Eagles building sits on stilts above the water on historic Creek Street, which is connected by boardwalks. “It makes access for us very difficult,” said Ketchikan Fire Chief Rick Hines.

Monday is the one-year anniversary of Ketchikan’s deadly landslide

The Ketchikan Borough Assembly acknowledged the anniversary in its meeting on August 18. Borough staff created a short video summarizing the disaster.

Ketchikan ballot question would eliminate voter approval requirement for some city sales

The proposal would allow the city to sell property for over $30,000 and enter into contracts lasting over five years without a public vote. It would also enable the city to sell its public utility without voter approval.