Author: Raegan Miller

Ketchikan Wellness Coalition to hold blood pressure screening for Filipino community and others

The Wellness Coalition’s Alma Manabat Parker said the events are open to all, but they’re specifically aimed at members of Ketchikan’s Filipino community.

Ketchikan’s school board to consider whether teaching Southeast tribal values constitutes teaching religion

The school district’s business manager signed a determination last month that found the values did not promote any particular religion.

Celebration returned to Juneau last week. Here’s what some attendees had to say about the in-person gathering

“We value our connections and our social connections, and affirming each other’s identities, showcasing the artwork that was done, the language that was learned, the songs and dances that were practiced, as well as the accomplishments of our youth,” Ben Young of Hydaburg said.

Doors open on Thorne Bay’s new library, attracting residents and visitors to grand opening

The Prince of Wales Island community of Thorne Bay finally has a new library.

Totem pole carved for Ketchikan couple’s 50th anniversary finds its new home

A totem pole carved as a Ketchikan man’s 50th anniversary gift to his wife found a new place to stand when it was moved from a family home on Tuesday.