Three major rivers that flow out of Canada into Southeast Alaska could provide a combined $1 billion in value for tourism and fisheries on this side of the border over the next three decades.
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Ketchikan council supports proposal for Akeela’s sobering center
The Ketchikan City Council agreed unanimously Monday to support Akeela-Gateway’s application for a state grant to develop a sobering center at Ketchikan’s former state-run juvenile detention center.
Ferry study recommends management changes
A new report suggests the Alaska Marine Highway System should break into two agencies to prepare for the future.
Largest Haines State Forest timber sale in a generation goes out to bid
The largest timber sale in the Haines State Forest in at least 20 years is out to bid. The State Department of Natural Resources is offering the 855-acre Baby Brown timber sale for a minimum price of $250,000. A local conservation group worries the extensive logging project could harm wildlife and tourism.
Front half of Alaska-class ferry Tazlina rolls out
Ketchikan’s Vigor Industrial rolled out the forward half of the Alaska Class Ferry Tazlina on Sunday. With that 800-ton portion out of the assembly hall, shipyard employees now can get started on the back half.
Several Wrangell boats broken into over weekend
Several boats in Wrangell were broken into over the weekend. Wrangell Police Department was notified of the break-ins early Saturday morning.
Slick road leads to single-vehicle wreck in Ketchikan
A Dodge pickup is totaled after it slid into an embankment Saturday morning on North Tongass Highway. No injuries were reported.
Native wartime code talkers are subject of upcoming SHI lecture
The Sealaska Heritage Institute is hosting a series of noon lectures honoring Native warriors — past and present. Tuesday’s lecture is about code talkers, a group of Native soldiers who helped transmit coded messages during World War II.
UFA homes in on salmon habitat issues
The United Fisherman Association conducted a survey to find out what issues fishermen cared about. The answers will help the group learn how to develop its new Salmon Habitat Information Program.
Skagway business owner denied request for retail marijuana store
A Skagway business owner’s request for a marijuana business permit was denied because state law requires a larger buffer between her business and local daycares, churches, parks and other buildings.