In a Republican-leaning district that supported President Trump by 14 points, voters re-elected independent Rep. Dan Ortiz by a wide margin.
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School board votes to recognize Ketchikan’s Indigenous people at start of meetings
Board President Kim Hodne said that he hoped the move was the start of a lasting tradition. The vote was unanimous.
Metlakatla locks down after officials announce first 2 local cases of COVID-19
Metlakatla avoided the coronavirus for nearly eight months, but that streak ended Thursday.
Alaskans react to Trump Administration’s Roadless Rule rollback in the Tongass
The Trump administration’s decision could be reversed through a court challenge or an act of Congress. Alternatively, another presidential administration could revisit the rule — but that would require public comment, meetings and another multi-year process.
Heavy rains bring multiple landslides to Prince of Wales Island
Local and state transportation crews are responding to landslides that are blocking roads on Prince of Wales Island.
State asks federal court to dismiss suit over Metlakatla tribal citizens’ fishing rights
The tribe says the state doesn’t have the right to require state fishing permits for tribal citizens in state waters.