There’s still a multimillion-dollar, two-mile-long undersea cable to fund, build, and bring online.
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Metlakatla is now catching dozens of invasive green crabs each day
As they trap more and more green crabs, Metlakatla is still trying to figure out how to handle the arrival of a species known to destroy fish habitat eat other shellfish.
‘Deadliest Catch’ boat donates $28k to Metlakatla in honor of those lost at sea
The crew of the former Deadliest Catch vessel-turned-tour boat Aleutian Ballad knows that time on the water is often dangerous. That’s why each year, they give a “memorial pot” to one coastal community impacted by accidents at sea.
Metlakatla residents and partners trying to eject invasive crabs from their first Alaska beachhead
The first discovery of destructive European green crabs at Annette Island is spurring action to prevent damage to Southeast Alaska’s natural marine ecosystem.
Electric buses are in the works for Ketchikan and Metlakatla
In Metlakatla, the bus will run to the ferry terminal, which 14 miles outside of town — a first for the community.
For the first time, live invasive green crabs have been found in Alaska
Metlakatla Mayor Albert Smith says he’s concerned about what this means for the community’s traditional food sources.
Gov. Dunleavy says he hasn’t decided if he’ll sign the tribal recognition bill
The bill passed the state House and Senate last month.
Students speak out about allegations of racism at Ketchikan-Metlakatla basketball game
The school district has launched an investigation into what it described as “racial insensitivity” during a game against Alaska’s only Native reservation.
Ketchikan’s school district is investigating allegations of racism at a basketball game against Alaska’s only Native reservation
Some Ketchikan High School students dressed up as cowboys during a basketball game against its rivals from Alaska’s only Native reservation.
Craig schools go remote, Ketchikan stays in person as omicron wave hits Alaska
In-person learning in Craig is scheduled to resume Jan. 17, but the superintendent says that could change.