Author: Maria Dudzak

Saxman and Kasaan awarded grants

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development awarded a $60,000 grant to the City of Saxman Thursday. USDA-RD has also awarded a $26,250 grant to the City of Kasaan.

Efforts underway to eradicate invasive plants

A group formed in May is trying to tackle the problem of invasive plants in the Ketchikan area.

Conservator assesses Chief Johnson totem pole

Conservator Andrew Todd is in Ketchikan this week to assess the condition of the Chief Johnson Totem Pole. Todd was brought up after the beak of the raven figure fell off in early April.

To be or not to be…an organ donor

Signing up to be an organ donor in Alaska is easy. But what does it mean to be an organ donor and what exactly are you agreeing to? Donna Brahaney with Life Alaska Donor Services discussed organ donation during presentations in the First City.