Category: Local News

Man charged with five felonies after allegedly crashing truck into Ketchikan businesses

by Sydney Dauphinais | Sep 4, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Dale Withem is being accused of driving into McDonald’s, Madison Lumber and Hardware, and Tongass Marine Store early Friday morning.

KIC opens supportive housing for elders

by Hunter Morrison | Sep 3, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Long-term housing options for Ketchikan’s unhoused population are virtually nonexistent. But that’s about to change for local elders thanks to a newly constructed facility.

Ketchikan man sentenced to 7 years for Oct. stabbing

by Sydney Dauphinais | Sep 2, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Justin Carpenter was sentenced to seven years for stabbing his landlord during a dispute last fall.

Lawsuit challenges South Revilla timber project

by Hunter Morrison | Sep 1, 2026 | Featured News, Local News | 0

The Ketchikan Indian Community, the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, and the Center for Biological Diversity filed the suit last week, alleging the project violates federal law.

Marissa Medford talks about why she’s running for Ketchikan’s school board

by Hunter Morrison | Aug 31, 2026 | Featured News, Local News | 0

Marissa Medford filed to run for Ketchikan’s school board in the October 6 municipal election.

Memorial unveiled for victim of deadly Ketchikan landslide

by Hunter Morrison | Aug 28, 2026 | Featured News, Local News, Syndicated | 0

Two years ago this week, a landslide in Ketchikan claimed the life of a city worker who was clearing storm drains on his day off. The anniversary of Sean Griffin’s death was met with somber remembrance and a memorial dedication in his honor.