A federal investigation into Monday’s fatal floatplane crash near Metlakatla has begun, and both victims have been identified.
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Two dead after floatplane crashes near Metlakatla
Two people are dead after a floatplane operated by Taquan Air went down near Annette Island late Monday afternoon.
Ketchikan’s cruise dock can accommodate one megaship at a time. Soon, that won’t be enough.
Reconfiguring Ketchikan’s downtown cruise dock to accommodate larger ships could cost up to $150 million. But improvements aren’t optional if Ketchikan wants to remain a premier cruise destination.
Searchers recover two missing from mid-air collision, bringing death toll to 6
Six people are confirmed dead from a mid-air collision Monday near Ketchikan and crews recovered the final two on Tuesday evening.
At least 4 dead after 2 floatplanes collided near Ketchikan
Two floatplanes with an estimated total of 16 people on board crashed Monday afternoon in the George Inlet area near Ketchikan.
Ketchikan pastor, teacher sentenced for sexually abusing minor
Former Ketchikan High School teacher and local pastor Doug Edwards was sentenced Thursday to serve six years in jail for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.



