Author: Leila Kheiry

New salmon sculpture honors original artist

One of the many local events celebrating July 4th was the unveiling of the replacement salmon sculpture at the foot of the fish ladder on Ketchikan Creek.

Ketchikan celebrates Independence Day

With a logging competition, a duck race, an art unveiling, fireworks and more, it’s understandable if you didn’t make it to every event. This audio postcard of the festivities in town gives a brief taste of the unique nature of Ketchikan’s July 4th celebrations.

Council to consider salmon hatchery options

The City of Ketchikan is suddenly in possession of a fish hatchery, and city management isn’t quite sure what to do with it.

Niblack Mine official gives project update

Members of the Alaska Miners Association heard an update recently of the Niblack project on Prince of Wales Island from Patrick Smith, CEO and President of Heatherdale Resources. He gave an overview of the project’s status, and responded to some questions from those who attended the lunch meeting.