Author: Jack Darrell

Getting to the bottom of the Jefferson Way potholes

The pothole problem deepens. Jack Darrell sets out to solve the municipal mystery

Red Lantern adult boutique opens in Ketchikan with a unique twist

Ketchikan has a long history of brothels. As of Feb. 8, a new red light is illuminating the First City. It marks the grand opening of an adult boutique and burlesque venue with a unique twist. The madams of the Red Lantern plan to honor the history of Alaska’s original red light district, while also bringing attention to issues of consent, femininity, and inclusive sexual health.

Ketchikan resident claims “retaliation” by city officials and library in letter to attorney general

A Ketchikan resident submitted a letter to Alaska’s Attorney General Treg Taylor that she calls a formal complaint against a series of local elected officials. The February 8th letter accuses local officials, organizations, and public employees of retaliating against her after she attempted to remove books from teen library shelves.

$1.7 million of meth and fentanyl seized in Ketchikan, Alaska National Guard briefs community

Law enforcement in Ketchikan on Feb. 6 seized almost 15,000 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and two pounds of meth. The bust is linked to another seizure of nearly 10,000 pills back in January.

Ketchikan audiences wowed by the wearable arts

Artists explore self-expression and the art of deception at Ketchikan’s 38th Annual Wearable Arts Show. The small Alaskan town claims to have the first wearable arts show in the world.