Author: Hunter Morrison

Thorne Bay mayoral election underway

Absentee voting for the city’s special mayoral election opened Tuesday. The election follows the resignation of former mayor Shane Nyquest.

Ketchikan’s rural designation to remain unchanged

After two Prince of Wales Island tribal organizations challenged Ketchikan’s rural status, the Federal Subsistence Board on Friday voted to sustain the designation. Ketchikan was reclassified as rural by the board in 2025.

Tribal groups on Prince of Wales challenge Ketchikan’s rural status

Two tribal groups are asking the Federal Subsistence Board to reverse Ketchikan’s rural designation, which went into effect last year. The board will decide this week if the request meets the criteria for a full consideration process.

Jury finds Ketchikan man guilty of assault in October stabbing

Forty-five-year-old Justin Carpenter was found guilty of two felony assault charges after a stabbing in October. Carpenter was also found not guilty of an attempted murder charge.