During a standing-room-only meeting, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board heard under an hour of public comment from 20 community members concerning a district personnel issue, the English Langu ...

After many residents of Saxman lost water pressure in their homes, Saxman city leaders on Tuesday afternoon issued a “boil water notice” for the entire city that could remain in ...

During a regular Ketchikan City Council meeting on Thursday, Council members will consider approving an ordinance in its second reading to increase electrical rates as was approved during budget meeti ...

Heading into possibly the toughest part of its schedule and on the heels of a dispiriting loss a week ago, the Kayhi girls basketball team has been more introspective in ...

The purpose of the Native Youth Olympics goes much deeper than organized competitions in traditional games. The group seeks ...

The Greater Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is planning to hold a National Civics Bee competition for sixth- ...

Ketchikan High School senior Neila Urquhart and Kayhi junior Torin Dunkin have been achieving one honor after another with their hard work and dedication to choir and band this year.

Growth is growth, no matter how small, and Southeast will welcome whatever it can get. The region is expecting a 1.3% increase in jobs during 2025, according to Alaska Trends Magazine’s January ...

Playing their fifth road game in nine days, with what mainly has been a six-player rotation, it would’ve been understandable if the Kayhi boys basketball team came out flat in ...

A recent congressional failure to reauthorize the 2000 federal Secure Rural Schools program could cost Ketchikan Gateway Borough almost 9% of the funding it uses for local schools.

The Ketchikan Daily News back issues from within the past year are available for purchase. They can be picked up at the front office or mailed through the postal service. Availability is limited to ...

The side fencing and roof of a pedestrian bridge fell in strong wind early Sunday, closing the main highway south of ...