Author: Hunter Morrison

A look at Ketchikan organizations feeding those in need this Thanksgiving

Ketchikan’s Salvation Army is one of several local organizations offering free Thanksgiving...

Alaska-based barge continues south after taking on water in British Columbia

An Alaska Marine Lines barge that was taking on water about 260 miles south of Ketchikan has continued its journey to Seattle. The barge did not contain groceries or supplies for southeast Alaska.

Group on Prince of Wales Island takes grip of Alaska’s arm wrestling scene

Prince of Wales Island, in southern Southeast Alaska, is home to less than 6,000 people. But the sparsely populated island is also home to Alaska’s only known arm wrestling club.

City council supports proposed timber sales, narrows city manager search

The Ketchikan City Council voted to support two proposed timber harvests on borough-owned land and discussed applicants for a vacant city/utility manager position.

Kayhi offers new EMT class to meet local staffing needs

The amount of 911 calls placed each year in Ketchikan has more than doubled since the turn of the century, sometimes overwhelming the city’s emergency personnel staff and volunteers. But a renewed class at Ketchikan High School is looking to address staffing needs by qualifying students to become EMTs.