Raegan Miller, KRBD - Ketchikan
Ketchikan suspect charged with attempted murder after bound man claims he escaped car
Nathan Ta'ala, 33, was indicted by a Ketchikan grand jury after a trooper found the alleged victim running in traffic wounded on July 7.
Hōkūle’a finishes Alaska leg of global journey, headed to Prince Rupert
The Alaska leg of the Polynesian voyaging canoe's global journey ended after visits to Metlakatla and Prince of Wales Island earlier this month.
The Hōkūle’a canoe has a special connection to Hydaburg, its last Alaska stop
The Polynesian Voyaging Society built one of its vessels with trees that grew on Shelikof Island, about six miles from Hydaburg.
Man dies in custody at Ketchikan Correctional Center, 1 day after arrest
Troopers say Landon Morgan, who was arrested on a DUI charge, apparently "died from a medical issue" Sunday at the Ketchikan Correctional Center.
Ketchikan church leader charged with sexual abuse of a minor
Dwight Chris John, 71, of Ketchikan is charged with first, second, and third-degree sexual abuse of a minor and incest.
Ketchikan’s tribe holds awakening and launch for X’oots kuye’ik canoe
Dozens of people shouted in the Haida language Friday as they heaved together, carrying the canoe through Ketchikan streets.
Garments taken from Ketchikan memorial for missing and murdered Indigenous people
Dozens of red garments, hung in remembrance from trees near Ketchikan's Ward Lake, were taken down and discarded.
Washington man convicted of killing Ketchikan surgeon in 2017
An Anchorage jury has found a Washington man guilty in the 2017 killing of his friend and romantic partner, a Ketchikan surgeon.
In Metlakatla, Southeast Alaskans learn how to watch for invasive green crabs
Invasive green crabs are in Alaska. And they are destructive, outcompeting native species and destroying essential eelgrass.
Klawock swears in new police chief after months with no police force
Corey White replaces longtime chief Terry Stonecipher, who died in January leaving the Southeast Alaska town without local law enforcement.
Doors open to Three Bears Alaska store in Saxman
It’s not everyday Ketchikan gets a new grocery store — especially not one that draws murmured comparisons to Costco.
Judge rules traditional tribal values can stay in Ketchikan schools
After a two-day trial, a Ketchikan Superior Court judge ruled that a list of 14 traditional tribal values can keep their place in Ketchikan schools.
Trial underway for Washington man accused of killing Ketchikan surgeon
Jordan Joplin, 38, is accused of killing Dr. Eric Garcia and attempting to ship his valuables to Washington in 2017.
Ketchikan City Council looks for ways to boost sales tax revenue from marijuana
At a recent meeting, the Ketchikan City Council took another step toward allowing two more local marijuana shops.
Trial about traditional values in Ketchikan schools concludes with cultural testimony
A trial has been ongoing in Ketchikan to determine if displaying 14 traditional tribal values violates the First Amendment.
Trial digs into use of tribal values in Ketchikan schools
A trial will determine if traditional values including “reverence for our creator” posted in Ketchikan schools violates the First Amendment.
Arrival of large cruise ships to Prince of Wales Island pushed back to 2024
Nick Nickerson, Klawock’s mayor, said the planned local tourism port just isn’t ready yet.
Craig water issues continue, but officials say it’s safe to drink
A month after a failure at Craig's water treatment plant, some locals say their water has tasted bad, left stains in their toilets or irritated their skin.
Whale Pass timber sale moves forward, leaving residents with questions
Despite an outcry from residents in the small Prince of Wales Island town, a nearly 300-acre timber sale on nearby land is poised to go forward.
Artists fear proposed changes to Southeast Alaska sea otter hunting rules could threaten traditional craft
Only certain Alaska Native people can hunt sea otters. But as otter populations have grown, so have calls to loosen federal laws protecting them.