Author: Leila Kheiry

K-Town Street Beat: Blueberry Arts Festival

For his final week of K-Town Street Beat of the summer, Marco attended the 38th annual Blueberry Arts Festival on Saturday, and spoke to vendors and festival attendees.

Ferry reconsideration probably will be withdrawn

The Gravina Access project is back on the Ketchikan City Council’s agenda for a special meeting Thursday night. But, the proposed action most likely will be withdrawn.

Tlingit house screen returns to Dog Salmon Clan

A house screen that disappeared in the 1930s from a Tlingit village north of Klawock has returned to Prince of Wales Island, and is on display temporarily at Klawock High School.

Assembly chooses ferries over bridge options

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly decided Monday to back off its longstanding endorsement of a bridge to Gravina Island, and instead opted to support improved ferry service.

Downed eagle rescued in Carlanna Lake area

A downed eagle was on its way Monday to the Sitka raptor center after some local volunteers captured it Sunday night in the Carlanna Lake area and kept an eye on the bird overnight.