After two Prince of Wales Island tribal organizations challenged Ketchikan’s rural status, the Federal Subsistence Board on Friday voted to sustain the designation. Ketchikan was reclassified as rural by the board in 2025.
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Public comment is accepted until May 15.
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It includes a cut of over 50 staff members and the closure of two schools in an effort to cut back on costs and pay back millions in debt.
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Two tribal groups are asking the Federal Subsistence Board to reverse Ketchikan’s rural designation, which went into effect last year. The board will decide this week if the request meets the criteria for a full consideration process.
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Many respondents said they think tourism will affect fishing and hunting competition, exposure to health risks, and marine pollution.
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Forty-five-year-old Justin Carpenter was found guilty of two felony assault charges after a stabbing in October. Carpenter was also found not guilty of an attempted murder charge.
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Metlakatla sustains a thriving fishing industry — and the tribe is fighting in court to expand its territory.
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The board unanimously voted to close both Fawn Mountain and Point Higgins Elementary Schools at the end of this school year.
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