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Friday: Favorite Link Friday and/or Editorial Piece
Weekly: Alaska State News
Monthly: Community City Council Minutes
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Breastfeeding support services are again available at PeaceHealth with drop-in services on Tuesdays. Registered nurse and lactation consultant Lindsay Lamon gives details. Here is a link to the PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center website.
A Ketchikan man is being charged with a series of misdemeanor and felony charges related to illegal fishing and theft of Dungeness crab pots.
Join us this Thursday, August 22nd, for a Customer Appreciation Barbecue hosted by our vendors, Western Wood Preserving Company and Plywood Supply!
Come on down at 12:00pm for a hot dog, bag of chips, & water! Ends when we run out!
Between thunderstorms and lightning Saturday night, to wind conditions Sunday, travelers have had a hard time getting in and out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Friday night during the First Responder Pole Celebration, the Hydaburg Dance Group performed the Gambling Song, a song that allows the community to dance in with their money and the group will donate to their choice. They chose through this song to honor the Klawock EMS and raised $1,538!
During the Saturday performances for MMIW Night, the 4th Generation Dance group from Metlakatla performed a song in honor of MMIW/MMIP and honored the Craig and Klawock EMS Departments with the money they raised with their song. That performance raised $1,267. We will be contacting the Craig EMS and $633.50 will be shared with them.
Gunalch'eesh, Haw'aa to all of the dancers who accepted our invitation for these events. You honored our First Responders and wrapped your love around our families of MMIW/MMIP to give them comfort and acknowledgement that our loved ones are not forgotten. Gunalch'eesh, Gunalch'eesh, Haw'aa.
A controversial 2023 court ruling ordering the closure of commercial trolling for king salmon, or chinook, in Southeast Alaska has been lifted.
Don’t miss out tonight!!!
Congratulations to our King Salmon Derby First and Second Place Winners!
1. Yadira Schum - 51.6 Lbs
2.Tanner Flores - 44.9 Lbs
Gala, Auction, and Celebration Saturday August 24th 6:00pm at Craig Tribal Association. Your donations and tickets support Klawock and Craig Hatcheries. A special presentation will be held.
Dinner Tickets at City of Craig Office, and Raffle tickets available for $10,000 prize.
Only $20 a ticket.
Beautiful two days in Klawock honoring First Responders and MMIW. Thank you Kris Kain, Tonie Ogimachi, and George Nickerson for letting me share photos.❤️
Looking for a long term parking solution? We have your answer! 6 and 12 month parking contracts available out at the Klawock Airport. Please contact Southeast Alaska Solutions at [email protected].
August 26 - 31 at the Craig City Gym!
It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From August 26th-31st, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids.
Every purchase benefits our library through the Craig Library Association!
Just 10 days away to win $10,000. Join us by purchasing a King Salmon Raffle Ticket to support Klawock and Craig Hatcheries. Thank you. Tickets at City office, or by texting 907-617-7635. Thank you.
To view Adventure Cycling maps across the USA, click the link or copy and paste it into your browser. POW Island has been officially added as a designated spur route on these maps, offering a scenic alternative to the main highways, and the route may be viewed using this link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44781456.
A big thank you to the many government agencies and businesses on POW Island who supported this initiative, helping to establish our island as a premier destination for cyclists. Explore POW's designated bicycle route today!
As you may have heard, the Christmas tree selected for the U.S. Capitol for 2024 will come from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska! And, to add to the fun, the U.S. Forest Service is seeking 10,000 ornaments to decorate it!
They are looking for handmade ornaments that are lightweight, durable, colorful, reflective, and in assorted sizes that represent various Alaska themes. They should be made of natural, recyclable, or repurposed materials. The attached flyer provides all the details.
Ornaments should be submitted to the Forest Service by September 15, 2024.They can be dropped off at any Alaska National Forest office or mailed to:
2024 Capitol Christmas Tree Ornaments
161 East 1st Avenue, Door 8
Anchorage, AK 99501
A list of Alaska National Forest offices can be found here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r10/home/?cid=stelprdb5278607
Any questions should be directed to [email protected].
The City of Thorne Bay City Council has 4 seats open.
Seat A - 1 year term
Seat D - 3 year term
Seat F - 3 year term
Seat G - 3 year term
Applications for candidacy will be accepted August 12-30th.
https://thornebay-ak.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Declaration-of-Candidacy.pdf
Support your City and apply today!
Apply today!
🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚧
Please be advised that Bayview Blvd between CK Highway and Union Street will be closed to through traffic during the Totem Pole Raising Event on the following dates and times:
Friday, August 16, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM for the First Responder Totem Pole Raising
Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the MMIW Totem Pole Raising
Please note: These hours may be adjusted as needed and are not set in stone. If you reside in the area, please plan accordingly.
We encourage residents and visitors to use alternative routes during these times. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated in helping to ensure a safe and successful event for our community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Klawock City Hall at (907) 755-2261.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
— Klawock Police Department
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A few fall storms heading our way! Video courtesy of the Windy App
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