Author: Hunter Morrison

There are few gift shops in downtown Ketchikan that sell almost only Native-made or designed goods. But the Ketchikan Indian Community opened a new store this week that’s doing just that.

For many communities in rural Alaska, accessing fresh fruit can be challenging. But a project in Metlakatla is looking to change that by planting fruit-bearing trees and bushes around town.

Ketchikan’s school board and borough assembly agreed on a new version of a repayment plan this week that includes one year of paying interest only.

Many people across the island may lose library access if an agreement isn’t reached by Dec 31.