Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. High 43F. Rain. Both were held virtually. Download this Edition. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Eight passengers aboard a skiff that capsized in Tongas Narrows on Saturday morning were rescued from the water by good Samaritan mariners, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Daily News Staff Writer, By RAEGAN MILLER Ketchikan Newspapers. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Ten new positive COVID-19 test results were announced in Ketchikan on Monday, three of which were identified on Monday and seven that were reported to the Ketchikan Emergency Operations Center late Sunday, according to EOC information. Chance of rain 100%. The LOCAL Paper print edition is read by over 15,000 readers of all ages and income ranges, every week. High 41F. The LOCAL Paper print edition is distributed to about 100 high traffic locations in Southern, Southeast Alaska including largest employers and stores in Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Prince of Wales Island and now it can be seen on the web all over the world! Low 39F. The Alaska Division of Elections had counted about two-thirds of the state's absentee and questioned ballots as of late Wednesday night, cementing some of the state's highest-profile races. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Eleven new cases of COVID-19 were counted in Ketchikan on Friday, bringing the community's active case total to a new high of 59 cases, according to a Friday press release from the Ketchikan Emergency Operations Center. Hikers setting off on the Lunch Creek trail from the campground parking area at Settlers Cove Recreation Site in late October could catch a glimpse of the Lunch Creek Waterfall Viewing Trail repairs project in full stride. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — A Ketchikan-area veterinary clinic is alerting local dog owners about a coughing virus that’s been affecting canines in recent weeks. During the past month, Ketchikan's COVID-19 situation has been evolving, with new cases reported daily during the past two weeks and a recent outbreak that prompted an increase of the Community Risk Level to Level 3 (High) this past Wednesday. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Two new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Ketchikan on Tuesday, both relating to separate local "congregate facilities," according to a Tuesday evening press release from the Ketchikan Emergency Operations Center. Mike Dunleavy urged Alaskans to practice more stringent measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the next three weeks. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Incumbent Independent Rep. Dan Ortiz held a 2,805-2,214 lead over Republican challenger Leslie Becker after the Alaska Division of Election early Wednesday morning completed the tally of in-person votes that were cast on Election Day in the race to represent House District 36. In an emergency meeting on Wednesday night, the Ketchikan School Board unanimously voted to switch the Ketchikan School District into its "medium level" learning plan amid spiking local novel coronavirus cases over the past week. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — The Ketchikan Gateway Borough has closed a portion of the Rainbird Trail indefinitely because of damage caused during the rain storm of Oct. 31-Nov. 1. The Ketchikan City Council, in its regular meeting Thursday, will discuss several issues concerning the possible resumption of the cruise ship visits in 2021 (season) and consider approval of a motion to accept a 60% design of Berth 3 new mooring dolphin and bollards. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Sunday signaled her support for beginning the presidential transition process. Chance of rain 60%.. In a video message announced via the state’s emergency text alert system at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Gov. The LOCAL Paper print edition is read by over 15,000 readers of all ages and income ranges, every week. Chance of rain 100%. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — A 36-year-old Oregon man on a fishing boat near Klawock was arrested Saturday afternoon on a misdemeanor warrant and subsequently charged with drugs and weapon misconduct, in addition to violating conditions of release. Ketchikan Public Library Daily News Staff Writer, By DUSTIN SAFRANEK The LOCAL Paper print edition is distributed to about 100 high traffic locations in Southern, Southeast Alaska including largest employers and stores in Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Prince of Wales Island and now it can be seen on the web all over the world! Ketchikan, AK (99901) Today. Periods of rain. The Ketchikan City Council tackled five executive sessions Thursday evening — three in a special meeting held in advance of the regular meeting, and two in the latter part of the regular meeting. The LOCAL Paper print edition stays around an average of 8 days, where it circulates from desk-to-desk and household-to-household which means your advertising is seen many times, by many people. For more than an hour on Friday night, representatives of the Ketchikan Emergency Operations Center responded to COVID-19 related questions from local community members. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Three new local positive test results for COVID-19 were announced Sunday afternoon by the Ketchikan Emergency operations center. The Local Paper, Ketchikan Alaska, Ketchikan, Alaska. The Ketchikan School Board will consider just two non-routine actions during its regular meeting on Wednesday, seeking to edit board policy and to acknowledge that its meetings are conducted on Alaska Native land as part of its regular meeting schedule. Call 907-225-6540, or 907-228-4741 to put your classified ad in today!!! The Ketchikan City Council met virtually with City of Ketchikan staff Monday evening in its first of six scheduled 2021 city budget deliberations. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Two new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Ketchikan on Monday, according to an evening press release from the local Emergency Operations Center. For more than a century, a Tatsuda's grocery store has anchored the Stedman Street area. The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly on Monday convened in an extended work session joined by several fishermen and other members of the community to weigh options for expanding the borough’s eligibility requirements for its coronavirus business relief program. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Ketchikan tallied a total of 10 positive test results for COVID-19 on Tuesday and Wednesday, and remained at a Community Risk Level of Level 3 (High). The Ketchikan City Council in its regular meeting Thursday, unanimously voted to hire Log Jam Construction to repair the significantly degraded Schoenbar Creek culvert. Mike Dunleavy announced in a press conference on Friday evening that he plans to renew Alaska's state of emergency declaration effective Nov. 16. State officials will begin counting absentee and questioned ballots for House District 36 at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Find Local Paper in Ketchikan with Address, Phone number from Yahoo US Local. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — One new case of COVID-19 was recorded in Ketchikan on Friday, according to a 5 p.m. update from the local Emergency Operations Center. Sit News Ketchikan Daily News daily newspaper Ketchikan TV Stations. Wednesday November 25, 2020 2:03:47 am. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Six new positive test results for COVID-19 were recorded in Ketchikan on Thursday, according to an evening press release from the local Emergency Operations Center. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — Wednesday is the national Veterans Day holiday, which will affect most government and financial services in the Ketchikan area. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — No new positive test results for COVID-19 were announced by the Ketchikan Emergency Operations Center on Saturday or Sunday, although local cases announced earlier by the EOC appeared in the state’s record-breaking counts that were reported this weekend. Daily News Staff Writer, By SAM STOCKBRIDGE Thursday's regular meeting of the Ketchikan City Council will include a report about the City of Ketchikan's dispersal of COVID-19 relief funding — and information about upcoming holiday season events. We produce several special print supplements focused on a variety of special-interest subjects through-out the year. Alaska is set to become the second state to adopt ranked-choice voting after a majority ofAlaskans voted to implement Ballot Measure 2, according to updated vote counts released on Tuesday by the state Division of Elections. Luis Ajamil of Bermello Ajamil & Partners gave an approximately 45-minute presentation at the regular Ketchikan City Council meeting Thursday evening regarding “Port-of-Call Options” for the 2021 cruise ship season in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — No new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Ketchikan on Friday, according to an evening press release from the local Emergency Operations Center. KETCHIKAN (KDN) — No new positive test results for COVID-19 were announced by the Ketchikan Emergency Operations Center on Saturday or Sunday, although local cases announced earlier by the EOC appeared in the state’s record-breaking counts that were reported this weekend. By SAM STOCKBRIDGE CBS Southeast Alaska - KUBD Ketchikan Ketchikan Local Information. Independent Rep. Dan Ortiz defeated Republican Leslie Becker on Friday after state election officials counted more than 98% of absentee ballots for House District 36, which includes Ketchikan, Wrangell, Metlakatla, Hydaburg and Hyder.