If Ketchikan keeps seeing high levels of bacteria in its raw water supply, it could lose its right to remain unfiltered. It might be forced to build a filtration plant. And that’s expensive.
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Army Corps declines to hold public hearing on Ketchikan megaship dock permit
The Army Corps of Engineers says it has sufficient information to rule on a permit for a floating megaship dock in Ward Cove. That’s despite requests from the city of Ketchikan to hold hearings.
Dunleavy wants White House to consider fast-tracking Prince of Wales rare earth mine
The rock under Bokan Mountain is chock-full of raw materials used to make all kinds of high-tech products: flat panel TVs, electric vehicles, smartphones, missile guidance systems and more.
Last Alaska Marine Highway ferry leaves Ketchikan for Prince Rupert
What could be the last Alaska ferry to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, left Monday afternoon. A dispute between Canadian and U.S. authorities has left the marine highway link in limbo.
Ketchikan leaders ponder consequences of Prince Rupert ferry cancellation
The end of the international ferry service link will mean big changes for people trying to get from Southeast Alaska to the North American road system.
Ketchikan LGBTQ group looks back on 5 years of support
Transgendered Ketchikan started as a Facebook group and became a weekly meet-up for members of the LGBTQ community.