Second reported sighting in eastern North Pacific waters south of the Aleutian Island chain. A new scientific paper discusses the first NOAA Fisheries record of a bowhead whale in Southeast Alaska. It is only the second documented sighting of this Arctic species in the eastern North Pacific, south of the Aleutian Islands. The whale was observed by […]
Ketchikan, AK — Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) is thrilled to announce the complete demolition of old buildings at its 2334 Tongass Avenue project site—the former Galley Restaurant and an adjacent warehouse—marking a pivotal advancement in its mission to address homelessness among vulnerable Tribal Elders and seniors in Southeast Alaska. With demolition fully wrapped up as […]
(Juneau, AK) – Monday, 45-year-old James White entered a guilty plea to the charge of Murder in the Second Degree for the murder of 5 1/2-week-old baby Kathy White on April 15, 2024. The lesser charges of Manslaughter, Criminally Negligent Homicide and Unlawful Contact were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. White also pleaded guilty […]
Two winners will each receive $20,000 to grow their businesses Dzantik’i Heeni (Juneau, Alaska) — The Path to Prosperity (P2P) Business Competition has announced the 12 businesses advancing to the second round of its 2025 competition. Ranging from oyster farms and cultural apparel lines to eco-tourism and construction, these ventures exemplify the innovation and resilience […]