The City of Saxman’s main water tank somehow drained, leaving community members without water when they woke up Friday morning. Saxman is a few miles south of Ketchikan.
KRBD - Ketchikan
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Previously unknown invasive marine species found in Ketchikan
The newly identified species, and other invasive marine species, are not a huge problem in the Ketchikan area, but they could become a problem later.
Stand for Salmon and Stand for Alaska debate Ballot Measure 1
Stand for Salmon, says state regulations to protect fish habitat are inadequate. An opposition group, Stand for Alaska, though, argues the measure would hurt more than it would help.
Ketchikan celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Ronny Robert Pungowiyi is Siberian Yupik. To him, Indigenous Peoples Day means learning where he came from.
New energy projects seek to lower electricity costs in Southeast Alaska
The projects, including biomass and hydro facilities, could also save on diesel fuel for generators.
Gubernatorial candidates address ferry system reforms at Southeast Conference
You can listen to the entire 75-minute forum here.